Medical Assistant
American Family Care Gastonia
- Location
- Onsite (Gastonia, NC)
- Compensation
- $16 - $20/hr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 1 week ago
About the Role
American Family Care is a leading urgent care and primary care provider with over 400 locations nationwide. This role involves providing general medical care in an outpatient clinic setting, including patient vitals, lab tests, and medication administration under licensed provider direction.
Skills
Patient vitals
Medical history
Patient preparation
Phlebotomy
Laboratory testing
Drug screening
Immunization documentation
Physician referrals
Pre-certifications
Sterilization
Medical documentation
Equipment maintenance
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Perks
- Performance bonus
- Flexible scheduling
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
Full job details
Benefits:
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
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).