Certified Medical Assistant

American Family Care Buffalo Delaware Avenue; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Free food

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Employee referrals

Small business environment

Additional perks

Job summary

American Family Care Buffalo Delaware Avenue is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide general medical care in an outpatient clinic. You will work closely with a licensed provider across a franchised location, handling vitals, meds, labs, and patient prep for exams, with variation by franchise.

Role includes assisting with procedures, immunizations, lab tests, and documentation, while ensuring patient care quality and safety in a busy clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent; 6 months to 1 year related experience or training; or equivalent combo.
• AMT registered and AAMA Certified Medical Assistants preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient vitals, medical history, and reason for visit, and prepare the patient for a physical exam
• Explain prescribed procedures and treatments to patients
• Ensure all ordered tests are performed accurately and in a timely manner
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments per procedure
• Draw blood and prepare labs for reference lab processing and/or in-house processing
• Perform laboratory tests, lab-quality controls, and equipment maintenance
• Respond to all lab messages and call back requests
• Perform all drug screening procedures per rules and regulations
• Ensure patient immunizations are well documented and administered
• Conduct physician referrals and service pre-certifications
• Prepare exam rooms; sterilize instruments, equipment, supplies
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Medical assisting

Patient care

Patient education

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

AMT certification preferred

AAMA certification preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Benefits/Perks

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Employee referral incentives
• Great small business work environment
• Flexible scheduling
• Additional perks!

Job Summary

Provides general medical care under the direction of a licensed provider to patients in an outpatient clinic setting. This position works directly with a franchised business location. The specific job duties and benefits can vary between franchises.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient vitals, medical history, and reason for visit, and prepare the patient for a physical exam
• Explain prescribed procedures and treatments to patients
• Ensure all ordered tests are performed accurately and in a timely manner
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with the approved procedure
• Draw blood and preparation labs for reference lab processing and/or in-house processing
• Perform laboratory tests, lab-quality controls, and equipment maintenance according to written instructions
• Respond to all lab messages and call back requests
• Perform all drug screening procedures in accordance with established rules and regulations
• Ensure patient immunizations are well documented and administered in accordance with the approved procedure
• Conduct physician referrals as well as service pre-certifications on an as-needed basis
• Prepare exam rooms; sterilize instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. AMT registered and AAMA Certified Medical Assistants are preferred.

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.

AFC is the parent company of AFC Franchising, LLC (AFCF).