Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Support, Flexible

American Family Care Santa Clarita; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k) matching

Employee referral incentives

Great small business work environment

Flexible scheduling

Additional perks!

Job summary

American Family Care Santa Clarita is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant to provide general medical care under the direction of a licensed provider in an outpatient clinic. The role involves collecting vitals, patient history, preparing for exams, and assisting with procedures at a franchised location.

You will perform lab work, document care, administer medications per procedures, and support referrals, immunizations, and tests.

Qualifications

• AAMA Certified Medical Assistants.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months to one-year related experience and/or training.

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

Skills

Medical assisting

Patient intake

Vital signs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AAMA certification

Job description

American Family Care Santa Clarita is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant to provide general medical care under the direction of a licensed provider in an outpatient clinic. The role involves collecting vitals, patient history, preparing for exams, and assisting with procedures at a franchised location.

You will perform lab work, document care, administer medications per procedures, and support referrals, immunizations, and tests.