Medical Assistant

American Family Care, Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Training & development

Job summary

American Family Care (AFC) is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to join an outpatient clinic in Bakersfield, CA. You will work under a licensed provider, take vitals, collect medical history, and prepare patients for exams while ensuring accurate documentation and timely lab processing.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient service, cross-training for front desk, phlebotomy (preferred), and bilingual Spanish capabilities.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certificate required.
• BLS certification required.
• Flexible to day, night, weekdays and weekends.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides general medical care under the direction of a licensed provider to patients in an outpatient clinic setting.
• 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.
• Cross-train for front desk when needed

Skills

Customer service

Bilingual Spanish

Medical office coordination

Front desk cross-training

Attention to detail

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Training & development

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides general medical care under the direction of a licensed provider to patients in an outpatient clinic setting
• 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
• Conduct physician referrals as well as service pre-certifications on an as-needed basis
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Cross-train for front desk when needed

Requirements include:

• Medical Assistant Certificate
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Must be available to work: Day Shift, Night Shift, Weekdays, Weekends.
• Possess exceptional customer service skills
• Phlebotomy (Preferred)
• Bilingual (Spanish)

Schedule:

• Must be able to work: Weekdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Job details

• Pay - $21.00-$23.00 per hour
• Job Type - Part-time