Medical Assistant

American Family Care Stamford; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Assistant for its Stamford, CT location. This role involves providing general medical care under a licensed provider's direction in an outpatient clinic. Candidates must have an associates degree and ideally be AMT registered or AAMA certified. Responsibilities include patient assessments, medication administration, and maintaining patient records in a fast-paced clinical setting. A competitive salary and flexible scheduling options are offered.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Six months to one-year related experience and/or training preferred.
• AMT registered and AAMA Certified Medical Assistants preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient vital signs and medical history.
• Ensure all ordered tests are completed accurately.
• Administer medications and treatments according to protocols.
• Maintain complete and accurate patient documentation.

Skills

Patient care

Medical history documentation

Venipuncture

Medication administration

Education

Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• 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 at our AFC Urgent Care Stamford location. This role supports a fast-paced clinical environment and works directly with a franchised business location. Specific duties and benefits may vary by location.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient vital signs, medical history, and reason for visit; prepare patients for examination
• Explain prescribed procedures and treatments to patients
• Ensure all ordered tests are completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Administer medications and treatments according to approved protocols
• Perform venipuncture and prepare specimens for reference lab and/or in-house processing
• Conduct laboratory testing, quality controls, and equipment maintenance per written procedures
• Respond to lab messages and patient call-back requests
• Perform drug screening procedures in compliance with established regulations
• Administer and document immunizations according to approved protocols
• Coordinate physician referrals and obtain service pre-certifications as needed
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms; sterilize instruments, equipment, and supplies
• Maintain complete and accurate patient documentation
• Perform other duties 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).