Medical Assistant

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.

Certified Medical Assistant

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.

• 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 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