Medical Assistant

American Family Care Arlington; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great small business work environment

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement benefit

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Arlington, Massachusetts, seeks a dedicated medical professional to provide general medical care under the supervision of a licensed provider. The role includes responsibilities such as training Medical Assistants, obtaining patient vitals, administering medications, and performing laboratory tests. Candidates should have an Associate's degree and preferably some experience in a medical setting. This position offers a range of benefits including flexible scheduling and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Six months to one year related experience and/or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire and train Medical Assistant staff.
• Obtain patient vitals and medical history.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Perform laboratory tests and quality controls.
• Ensure patient immunizations are documented.
• 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
• Coordinate oversight of laboratory with Lab Director, Lab Consultant, and Medical Director as needed
• Perform all drug screening procedures in accordance with established rules and regulations
• Ensure patient immunizations are well documented, administered in accordance with approved procedure, and stored appropriately
• 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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Associates degree (A.A.)

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Great small business work environment
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, retirement benefit, and more!

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). This position works directly with a franchised business location. The specific job duties and benefits can vary between franchises.

Job Summary

Provides general medical care under the direction of a licensed provider to patients in an outpatient clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire and train Medical Assistant staff
• 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
• Coordinate oversight of laboratory with Lab Director, Lab Consultant, and Medical Director as needed
• Perform all drug screening procedures in accordance with established rules and regulations
• Ensure patient immunizations are well documented, administered in accordance with approved procedure, and stored appropriately
• 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.