Medical Assistant

American Family Care Fairfield; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Retirement benefits

Employee referral incentives

Great small business work environment

Flexible scheduling

Additional perks

Job summary

American Family Care Fairfield is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide general medical care in an outpatient clinic setting under supervision of a licensed provider. This role involves direct work at our franchised location with duties that may vary by franchise.

Responsibilities include taking vitals, medical history, preparing patients for exams, explaining procedures, and supporting lab work. The position emphasizes accurate documentation and compliance with procedures and regulations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with AMT registration or CMA preferred.
• Proficiency in medical terminology and patient care basics.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient vitals, medical history, and reason for visit; prep for exam.
• Explain procedures and treatments to patients clearly.
• Ensure tests are performed accurately and timely.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments as directed.
• Draw blood and prepare labs for processing.
• Maintain documentation and assist in exam room setup.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Medical terminology

Phlebotomy

Education

Associate degree in Medical Assisting

AMT registered / CMACertified preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary

Benefits/Perks
Full time 3 days per week/12 hour shifts

• 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).