Medical Assistant (FT/PT)

American Family Care Phoenixville

Phoenixville, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Defibrillator, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Care, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Plan, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Assistance, Medical Records, Medications, Medicine, Multitasking, OSHA, Occupational Health, Office Management, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Follow-up, Patient Registration, Pharmacy, Phlebotomy, Primary Care, Radiography, Record Keeping, Sample/Specimen Processing, Small Business, Specimen Collection, Team Player, Time Management, Urgent Care, Worker's Compensation
LOCATION
Phoenixville, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • Great small business and fast-paced work environment
  • FT and PT shifts available
  • Health benefits
  • Competitive wage
  • Flexible schedule

  
*We are open to hiring Medical Assistants for full-time or part-time schedules. Part-time requires minimum availability or 20 hours per week.
 
Position Description: Certified Medical Assistant


Certified Medical Assistants are primarily responsible for assisting our board-certified providers with the provision of patient medical care. Our Certified Medical Assistants report to the Staff Provider on-duty for all clinical matters and the Office Manager for all non-clinical matters.


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.

 
Benefits/Perks


  • Great small business and fast-paced work environment
  • Flexible schedule
  • FT and PT shifts available
  • Competitive wage
  • Health benefits

Medical Assistant Responsibilities include, but are not limited to


  • Assisting staff provider on duty with patient care as requested
  • Maintaining efficient and organized patient flow
  • Performing patient triage by taking vital signs of newly registered patients
  • Escorting patients to exam rooms that are setup based on patient's initial complaint
  • Performing point of care diagnostic tests
  • Documenting relevant patient data into electronic medical records
  • Completing all charts and medical records accurately and in a timely manner
  • Collecting biological specimens and processing them in the laboratory
  • Performing pharmacy and CLIA approved lab procedures, maintenance and controls
  • Tracking and re-stocking all necessary urgent care supplies and medications
  • Discharging patients with detailed instructions
  • Following proper protocols and conducting patient call-backs
  • Ensuring exam rooms are cleaned following each patient visit
  • Ensuring cleanliness of the center at all times
  • Adhering to all center policies and procedures.

Medical Assistant Qualifications


  • Medical Assistant Certification or Associate Degree
  • At least (180) hours of clinical experience in medical practice setting
  • Active and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Active and current CPR / AED certification
  • Understanding of the concepts of universal precautions, HIPAA, and OSHA
  • Effective and compassionate communicator with co-workers, patients and family
  • High-energy individual with a professional appearance and attitude
  • Team-player able to multi-task effectively
  • Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable working with electronic medical records
  • Active and current Phlebotomy certification a plus
  • Prior urgent care or emergency room experience a plus
  • Familiar with occupational medicine and travel medicine a plus

About the Company

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American Family Care Phoenixville