Medical Assistant

American Family Care, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Employee referral incentives

Great small business work environment

Flexible scheduling

Additional perks!

Job summary

American Family Care (AFC) is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide general medical care under a licensed provider in an outpatient clinic setting.

This role works directly with franchised locations where specific duties and benefits may vary by franchise.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent; AMT registration and/or AAMA certification preferred.
• Six months to one year of related experience and/or training.
• Two-year college/technical school background acceptable for related duties.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient vitals, medical history, and reason for visit; prepare for physical exam.
• Explain procedures and treatments to patients.
• Ensure tests are performed accurately and timely.
• Administer medications and treatments per approved procedures.
• Draw blood and prepare labs for processing.
• Perform laboratory tests and quality controls.
• Respond to lab messages and callback requests.
• Conduct drug screening procedures per regulations.
• Document immunizations accurately.
• Coordinate referrals and pre-certifications as needed.
• Prepare exam rooms; sterilize instruments and supplies.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical assisting

Education

Associates degree / AMT / AAMA preferred

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).