Medical Assistant

American Family Care Lenoir; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Employee referral incentives

Flexible scheduling

Great small business work environment

Additional perks!

Job summary

A leading urgent care provider in Lenoir, North Carolina, is seeking a medical assistant to provide general medical care in an outpatient clinic. The role involves obtaining patient vitals, administering treatments, and ensuring lab procedures are performed accurately. Ideal candidates will have an Associates degree or equivalent experience, with AAMA Certification preferred. Competitive benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent education required.
• AMT registered and AAMA Certified Medical Assistants preferred.
• Six months to one year of related experience or training acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient vitals and medical history.
• Explain procedures and treatments to patients.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Draw blood and prepare labs for processing.
• Conduct laboratory tests and maintain equipment.
• Document patient immunizations thoroughly.
• Prepare exam rooms and sterilize instruments.
• 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

Skills

Patient care

Medical history collection

Treatment administration

Education

Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent

AMT registered and AAMA Certified Medical Assistants preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

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).