What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at AlphaCare Urgent Care?
Job Description – Medical Technician
Position Type
- Hourly FTE: Minimum of 3 shifts per week
- Hourly PTE: Less than 3 shifts per week
- Pay Type: Hourly, paid bi-weekly
Roles & Responsibilities
Opening Clinic
Arrive by 7:45 AM to prepare the clinic for an 8:00 AM opening. A 5-minute grace period
is granted; staff are considered tardy after 7:50 AM.
Clock in upon arrival.
Turn on lights, equipment, and TVs.
Check patient rooms and bathrooms for cleanliness and supplies.
Stock exam rooms with PPE, paper, and testing materials.
Verify that lab equipment is powered on and ready.
Review communication log for pending tasks.
Print sticker from Moment Dash for inhouse lab pickup.
During Business Hours
Patient Care & Clinical Support
Greet patients professionally and escort them to exam rooms.
Record vital signs, chief complaints, allergies, and medical history in EHR.
Prepare patients for provider examinations.
Perform in-house testing (strep, flu, COVID, UA, pregnancy, glucose, etc.).
Collect, label, and log specimens following chain of custody when required.
Ensure accurate documentation of all tests and procedures.
Administer injections, vaccines, and medications per provider orders.
Perform EKGs, X-rays (if certified), and wound care.
Assist providers during exams and procedures.
Lab & Administrative Duties
Perform quality control (QC) checks on testing machines (UA) on Monday, and QC on all
POC tests upon opening new boxes.
Prepare and package specimens for courier/lab pickup.
Maintain lab sheets, logs, and communication with external labs.
Document and escalate abnormal test results per policy.
Preform weekly inventory counts, and log in your designated folders.
AlphaCare Urgent Care
Medical Technician Job Description
Answer patient questions within scope or escalate as needed.
Maintain infection control standards in all areas.
Teamwork & Coverage
Coordinate breaks with front desk to ensure coverage.
Answer phones and assist with callbacks.
Support patient flow by helping with check-in/check-out if needed.
Communicate with providers, front desk, and other staff effectively.
Closing Clinic
Complete all logs, ensure specimens are properly sent/prepared for pickup.
Stock exam rooms, lab, and PPE supplies for the next day.
Clean and disinfect rooms, equipment, and lab areas.
Empty trash and biohazard containers, replace sharps containers if needed.
Verify all tests and procedures are documented in EHR.
Record any pending tasks in the communication log.
Clock out and secure the clinic.
Additional Duties
- Assist with staff/patient training when required.
- Participate in drills (fire, OSHA, safety, infection control).
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17