Primary Care Medical Assistant
Company: Fast Pace Health
Location: Erwin
Posted on: November 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Posting Title: Primary Care Medical Assistant Overview: Fast
Pace Health strives to provide a best in class patient experience
in every interaction. We are seeking a highly-skilled, experienced
Primary Care Medical Assistant to join our growing team. Our ideal
candidate will be deeply committed to nurturing our Fast Pace
mission of teamwork, communication, empowerment and quality care in
a friendly and encouraging environment. Fast Pace Health aims to
push for a new vision of healthcare in rural communities that will
consist of an array of different services. We are changing the
delivery of healthcare in these rural areas by integrating
excellent patient care, education, accessibility, and community
service, in a way that puts the patient’s needs first and improves
the health status of our communities. Why Choose Fast Pace Health?:
Why You’ll Love Fast Pace: Flexible schedule options Monday to
Friday only (including 4x10's) Work Life Balance – No on call/after
hours Scheduled Patients Paid Holidays Competitive pay and benefits
(medical/vision/dental/401k) Nurturing family-like atmosphere
fostering success and fulfillment through supportive bonds and
collaborative achievements Contribute to our mission by serving
your local community Limitless growth opportunities: diverse
patients, continuous learning, and internal promotion
Responsibilities: At Fast Pace Health, the Primary Care Medical
Assistant provides clinical and administrative support essential
for effective patient care under the direct supervision of a
Primary Care Provider. They provide outstanding patient service,
maintaining a compassionate and welcoming atmosphere and respond
quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to
treatment. The Primary Care Medical Assistant will provide
effective customer service for all internal and external customers
by using excellent, in-depth knowledge as well as communicating
effectively with team members. What You Will Do: Clinical: Triage
patients by checking and recording vitals, collect and record
pertinent clinical history and all other information deemed
necessary for proper charting in the EMS Prepare exam and treatment
rooms for patient intake Assists primary care provider in patient
assessments, examinations, and minor procedures Observe patients,
charting, reporting changes in patients’ conditions, such as
adverse reactions to medication or treatment and taking any
necessary action Perform lab testing and phlebotomy. Handles and
labels specimens for laboratory and pathology testing Perform wound
care and suture removal as needed Perform federal and non-federal
DOT, BAT and Drug Screen exams Ensure patient comfort and
confidentiality during procedures The ability to maintain friendly,
cordial relations with all employees, build and maintain confidence
and credibility with all employees Deliver clinical and
administrative support for the team and adhere to all policies and
procedures of the company Ability to adhere to the Core Values of
the Company, of teamwork, communication, empowerment, quality of
care, and friendliness Administrative: Verify insurance coverage,
obtain authorizations, and schedule referrals. Maintain and update
patient records Prepare and organize patient charts for upcoming
appointments Schedule patient appointments and manage the
appointment calendar May perform as a Scribe as needed Assist
providers with conducting proper patient follow-ups, including but
not limited to, conducting follow-up calls within 1-2 days of
treatment, respond to messages within the same day of receipt
Answer phone calls, address patient inquiries, and triage urgent
messages to primary care provider Manage inventory, order medical
supplies and medications as needed. Responsible for learning the
aspects of compliance in the company by completing all mandatory
compliance Maintain primary care, patient-centered medical home,
and value base care knowledge to promote and sell services Ability
to fulfill all responsibilities of the Patient Care Specialist
position as detailed in the specific Patient Care Specialist job
description. Non-Essential Functions: Assists with urgent care
activities as primary care schedule allows Perform other duties as
assigned by management Experience Requirements and Preferences:: At
least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant, preferably in a
primary care setting Education Requirements:: High School Diploma
or Its Equivalent Compliance: Fast Pace Health is committed to the
principle of equal employment and creating an inclusive environment
for the benefit of our employees, our patients, and our
communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome job
applications from qualified individuals without regard to race,
creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran
status, marital status, parental status, genetic information or any
other legally protected characteristics or conduct. Please refer to
the links below for information regarding your rights under certain
federal laws:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf
Mississippi Residents Only: In Mississippi, Fast Pace requires
pre-employment/drug/alcohol testing as a condition of employment.
The law requires that Fast Pace notify applicants, in writing, upon
application and prior to the collection of the specimen for drug
and alcohol test, that they may be tested for “the presence of
drugs [or alcohol] in their metabolites.” Miss. Code. Ann. §
71-7-3(5). Applicants are limited to individuals from states,
excluding the following: California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois,
New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, and the District of
Columbia. Brand Name: Fast Pace Health
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