Medical Assistant

American Family Care Athens; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Employee referral incentives

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

A leading urgent care provider in Athens, Tennessee, is seeking a medical professional to provide general medical care under the direction of a licensed provider. The role requires an associate degree and experience in a healthcare setting, focusing on patient examination and treatment administration. Benefits include flexible scheduling, health insurance, and paid time off.

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.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient vitals and prepare the patient for an exam.
• Explain prescribed procedures and treatments to patients.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.

Education

Associates degree from a two-year college

AMT registered and AAMA Certified Medical Assistants

Job description

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).