Medical Assistant

American Family Care Shelton; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Employee referral incentives

Great small business work environment

Flexible scheduling

Additional perks!

Job summary

American Family Care Shelton is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide general medical care under a licensed provider in an outpatient clinic setting. The role works directly with a franchised AFC location, supporting vitals, history, exams, patient instructions, labs, and documentation.

Associates degree or related experience is required; AMT registered and AAMA credentials are preferred. Benefits include health insurance, PTO, 401(k), and flexible scheduling within AFC’s franchise network.

Qualifications

• Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or related experience.
• AMT registered and AAMA Certified Medical Assistants 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 timely.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments per procedures.
• Draw blood and prepare labs for reference or in-house processing.
• Perform laboratory tests and equipment maintenance as instructed.
• Document thoroughly and maintain patient records.
• Assist with physician referrals and pre-certifications as needed.

Education

Associate degree / AA or equivalent

AMT registered / AAMA preferred

Job description

Benefits:

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

Benefits/Perks
Work schedule is 3 days per week 12 hour shifts

• 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 mannerAdminister 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).