Medical Assistant

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

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 at our AFC Urgent Care Stamford location. This role supports a fast-paced clinical environment and works directly with a franchised business location. Specific duties and benefits may vary by location. 
 
Responsibilities 

• Obtain patient vital signs, medical history, and reason for visit; prepare patients for examination
• Explain prescribed procedures and treatments to patients
• Ensure all ordered tests are completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Administer medications and treatments according to approved protocols
• Perform venipuncture and prepare specimens for reference lab and/or in-house processing
• Conduct laboratory testing, quality controls, and equipment maintenance per written procedures
• Respond to lab messages and patient call-back requests
• Perform drug screening procedures in compliance with established regulations
• Administer and document immunizations according to approved protocols
• Coordinate physician referrals and obtain service pre-certifications as needed
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms; sterilize instruments, equipment, and supplies
• Maintain complete and accurate patient documentation
• Perform other duties 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).