Medical Assistant - Outpatient Care, Flexible Scheduling

American Family Care, Inc.; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Training & development

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

American Family Care (AFC) is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide general medical care under the direction of a licensed provider in an outpatient clinic setting. The role works directly with a franchised AFC location, with responsibilities spanning vitals, history-taking, exams, lab work, immunizations, and documentation.

Responsibilities include explaining procedures, preparing rooms, handling tests and referrals, and maintaining accurate records.

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.
• AMT registered and AAMA Certified Medical Assistants are 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 in a timely manner
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with the approved procedure
• Draw blood and prepare 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 procedureConduct 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

Education

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent

Job description

American Family Care (AFC) is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide general medical care under the direction of a licensed provider in an outpatient clinic setting. The role works directly with a franchised AFC location, with responsibilities spanning vitals, history-taking, exams, lab work, immunizations, and documentation.

Responsibilities include explaining procedures, preparing rooms, handling tests and referrals, and maintaining accurate records.