Medical Assistant & LPN — Flexible Schedule, Hands-On Care

American Family Care Ooltewah; Tennessee; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Employee referral incentives

Job summary

A prominent urgent care clinic in Rock Ledge Estates is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide general medical care under the supervision of licensed professionals. As part of the team, you will interact directly with patients, obtain vital signs, administer medications, and perform laboratory tests. Ideal candidates will possess an Associate degree in a relevant field and have prior experience in a medical setting. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school required.
• AMT registered and AAMA Certified Medical Assistants are preferred.
• Related experience of 6 months to 1 year appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient vitals and medical history.
• Prepare patients for physical exams.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Draw blood for laboratory processing.
• Perform laboratory tests and quality controls.
• Document all procedures and patient interactions.

Skills

Medical history taking

Patient care

Laboratory testing

Medication administration

Documentation

Education

Associates degree from a relevant field

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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).