Medical Assistant

American Family Care; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great small business work environment

Flexible scheduling

Additional perks!

Job summary

American Family Care is hiring a Medical Assistant to provide general medical care in an outpatient clinic setting under the direction of a licensed provider. The role involves cross-training for Front Office duties and working with franchised locations, with varied duties across franchises.

Applicants should have a two-year Medical Assistant education or equivalent, with willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Two-year college or technical school for Medical Assistant.
• Six months to one year related experience or training.
• Certified Medical Assistants are preferred.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Check patients in for their visits, running insurance, and collecting copays
• Schedule appointments or answer necessary questions during phone calls
• Obtain patient vitals, medical history, and reason for visit, and prepare the patient for a physical exam
• 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
• Administer medications and vaccines via inter-muscular injections
• Perform laboratory tests, lab-quality controls, and equipment maintenance according to written instructions
• Perform all drug screening procedures in accordance with established rules and regulations
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation
• Prepare exam rooms; sterilize instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Education

Two-year college or technical school for Medical Assistant

Job description

Job SummaryProvides 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. All Medical Assistants are required to be cross trained for Front Office duties.

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Benefits/Perks

• 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. All Medical Assistants are required to be cross trained for Front Office duties.

Responsibilities

• Check patients in for their visits, running insurance, and collecting copays
• Schedule appointments or answer necessary questions during phone calls
• Obtain patient vitals, medical history, and reason for visit, and prepare the patient for a physical exam
• 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
• Administer medications and vaccines via inter-muscular injections
• Perform laboratory tests, lab-quality controls, and equipment maintenance according to written instructions
• Perform all drug screening procedures in accordance with established rules and regulations
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation
• Prepare exam rooms; sterilize instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Two-year college or technical school for Medical Assistant; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Medical Assistants are preferred. Must be willing and available to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

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).

Compensation: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

PS: It’s All About You!

American Family Care has pioneered the concept of convenient, patient-centric healthcare. Today, with more than 250 clinics and 800 in-network physicians caring for over 6 million patients a year, AFC is the nation's leading provider of urgent care, accessible primary care, and occupational medicine. Ranked by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., AFC's stated mission is to provide the best healthcare possible, in a kind and caring environment, while respecting the rights of all patients, in an economical manner, at times and locations convenient to the patient.

If you are looking for an opportunity where you can make a difference in the lives of others, join us on our mission. We invite you to grow with us and experience for yourself the satisfying and fulfilling work that the healthcare industry provides.

Please note that a position may be for a company-owned or franchise location. Each franchise-owned and operated location recruits, hires, trains, and manages their own employees, sets their own employment policies and procedures, and provides compensation and benefits determined by that franchise owner. Company-owned locations provide a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, matching 401(k), and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.