Medical Assistant - Charleston, SC

Medical Assistant

MEDcare Urgent Care has been proudly providing top-ranked patient care to South Carolina communities since 2007. Medical Assistants are critical to the success of our clinical teams and crucial to providing fast, friendly, and affordable healthcare at our 12 MEDcare Urgent Care centers. With onsite digital X-ray, EKG, common laboratory assays, our teams are able to offer a high level of care to our patients.

Our centers are open 7 days per week, 8AM - 8PM.

Job Description

• Learn and practice advanced skills under the direction of our providers. You are trained and trusted with a wider scope of practice including injections, phlebotomy, IVs, EKGs, and orthopedic care.
• Triage patients, take vital signs, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to deliver excellent care.
• Apply splints and wound dressings, collect and record the results of various laboratory tests, administer oral and injectable medications.
• Make a difference in our patients' lives every shift.

Position Highlights

• Competitive Pay: Start at $18-20/hour with time-based raises and multiple opportunities for performance and training-related promotions.
• Expand Your Skills and Get Promoted: Leadership and growth opportunities are available to all employees. Earn at your own pace through time- and performance-based promotions.
• Flexible Schedule: Work three, 12-hour shifts per week (8AM-8PM)

Benefits

• Pay Raises: Clear, consistent path for higher pay by earning achievements for performance and positivity.
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short Term Disability insurance.
• Urgent Care: Free care for you, your spouse, and children at all MEDcare locations (for those carrying UCG-sponsored or other health insurance).
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free confidential support when you need it. EAP offers counseling and resources to support your wellbeing, including legal, financial, child, eldercare, and individual (or family) counseling.
• Employee Discounts:
  • Amazon Prime reimbursement or Sam's, Costco, or BJs base membership
  • Verizon discount
  • Online ticket deals
• Associate Recognition Program: Patients and teammates can recognize you publicly for the important work you do. You can earn Amazon gift cards for providing excellent patient care.

Requirements

• Requirement of a GED or high school diploma
• Completed a Medical Assistant program and are registered/certified (MA or CMA)
• Reliable transportation
• 12-hour shifts (no overnights)
• Availability to work weekends
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, teamwork-driven environment
• Commitment to Urgent Care Group's core values: Kindness, Impact, Teamwork, Efficiency, and Integrity

Who is Urgent Care Group?

Urgent Care Group's (UCG) Mission is to provide fast, friendly, and affordable healthcare in every community. Based in Nashville, UCG was founded in 2017 to create the leading urgent care company. Urgent Care Group partners with premier health systems and excellent providers committed to expanding access to high-quality healthcare.

The Urgent Care Group Network includes more than 55 centers operating as six brands: AnMed Urgent Care in partnership with AnMed in South Carolina, Covenant Health Urgent Care in partnership with Covenant Health in Tennessee, Health Choice Urgent Care in partnership with Northside Hospital in Georgia, Medac Urgent Care in North Carolina, MEDcare Urgent Care in South Carolina, and Total Access Urgent Care in Missouri and Illinois. For more information, visit: UrgentCareGroup.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees and patients.

Locations

MEDcare - Mount Pleasant

MEDcare - North Charleston Wescott

MEDcare - North Charleston Rivers Ave

MEDcare - Summerville

MEDcare - West Ashley Sam Rittenberg

MEDcare - West Ashley Avondale