Outpatient Medical Assistant — Vitals, Labs, Patient Care

American Family Care Raleigh Brier Creek; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Great small business work environment

Additional perks!

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Raleigh is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to provide general medical care in an outpatient clinic. The role involves obtaining patient vitals, assisting with exams, and maintaining accurate documentation. Candidates with an Associates degree or equivalent and those who are AMT registered or AAMA certified are preferred. Experience with X-ray procedures is a plus. Join a supportive work environment dedicated to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• X-ray experience preferred.
• AMT registration and AAMA Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient vitals, medical history, and prepare the patient for physical exams.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Maintain documentation of all procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Medical history collection

Blood drawing

Documenting immunizations

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Benefits/Perks

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Great small business work environment
• 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. X-ray experience 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).