Medical Assistant

Talentify; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement benefit

Job summary

American Family Care (AFC) is a leading urgent care company in the U.S., focusing on episodic treatment of acute illnesses. They offer services seven days a week, and provide a great small business work environment.

This position involves providing general medical care under the direction of a licensed provider in an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include obtaining patient vitals, administering medications, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Six months to one-year related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient vitals and medical history.
• Explain prescribed procedures and treatments.
• Ensure tests are performed accurately and on time.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Draw blood and prepare labs.
• Perform laboratory tests and equipment maintenance.
• Respond to lab messages and callback requests.
• Perform drug screening procedures.
• Document and administer patient immunizations.
• Conduct physician referrals and service pre-certifications.
• Prepare exam rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation.

Education

Associates degree (A.A.)

AMT registered

AAMA Certified Medical Assistants

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Great small business work environment


• Flexible scheduling


• Paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, retirement benefit, and more!

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). This position works directly with a franchised business location. The specific job duties and benefits can vary between franchises.

Job Summary

Provides general medical care under the direction of a licensed provider to patients in an outpatient clinic setting.

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.