Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Health Benefits
• Flexible scheduling FT and PT shifts available
• Great small business and fast-paced work environment

*We are open to hiring Medical Assistants for full-time or part-time schedules. Part-time requires minimum availability or 20 hours per week.

Position Description: Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistants are primarily responsible for assisting our board-certified providers with the provision of patient medical care. Our Certified Medical Assistants report to the Staff Provider on-duty for all clinical matters and the Office Manager for all non-clinical matters.

Company Overview

American Family Care (AFC) is one of the largest primary and urgent care companies in the U.S. providing services seven days a week on a walk-in basis. Our state-of-the-art centers focus on the episodic treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, workers' compensation, and occupational medicine. Each location is equipped with an onsite lab and in-house x-ray capability.

Benefits/Perks

• Great small business and fast-paced work environment
• Flexible scheduling FT and PT shifts available
• Clientele of repeat patients, that value our expertise & relationships
• Competitive Compensation
• Health Benefits

Medical Assistant Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Assisting staff provider on duty with patient care as requested
• Maintaining efficient and organized patient flow
• Performing patient triage by taking vital signs of newly registered patients
• Escorting patients to exam rooms that are setup based on patient's initial complaint
• Performing point of care diagnostic tests
• Documenting relevant patient data into electronic medical records
• Completing all charts and medical records accurately and in a timely manner
• Collecting biological specimens and processing them in the laboratory
• Performing pharmacy and CLIA approved lab procedures, maintenance and controls
• Tracking and re-stocking all necessary urgent care supplies and medications
• Discharging patients with detailed instructions
• Following proper protocols and conducting patient call-backs
• Ensuring exam rooms are cleaned following each patient visit
• Ensuring cleanliness of the center at all times
• Adhering to all center policies and procedures.

Medical Assistant Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification or Associate Degree
• At least (180) hours of clinical experience in medical practice setting
• Active and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Active and current CPR / AED certification
• Understanding of the concepts of universal precautions, HIPAA, and OSHA
• Effective and compassionate communicator with co-workers, patients and family
• High-energy individual with a professional appearance and attitude
• Team-player able to multi-task effectively
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working with electronic medical records
• Active and current Phlebotomy certification a plus
• Prior urgent care or emergency room experience a plus
• Familiar with occupational medicine and travel medicine a plus