Medical Assistant

American Family Care Rockville; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; 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 Rockville is seeking a General Medical Assistant to support outpatient care within a franchise location. You will work under a licensed provider, performing clinical tasks, patient prep, and documentation in a fast-paced setting.

The role involves vitals collection, history taking, specimen handling, immunization administration, and coordination of tests and referrals to ensure smooth patient flow.

Qualifications

• AA degree or equivalent in medical assisting preferred.
• AMT registration preferred.
• AAMA CMA certification preferred.

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 per approved procedures.
• Draw blood and prepare labs for processing.
• Perform laboratory tests and quality controls per instructions.
• Respond to lab messages and callback requests.
• Ensure immunizations are documented and administered per procedure.
• Conduct physician referrals and service pre-certifications as needed.
• Prepare exam rooms; sterilize instruments and supplies.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical history

Phlebotomy

Education

Associate degree in Medical Assisting

AMT Registered

AAMA CMA Certification 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).