Medical Assistant

American Family Care Phoenixville•Phoenixville, PA

1d•$18 - $22

About The Position

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. 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. American Family Care stated mission is to provide the best healthcare possible, in a kind and caring environment, while respecting the rights of all patients, in an economical manner, at times and locations convenient to the patient. If you are looking for an opportunity where you can make a difference in the lives of others, join us on our mission. We invite you to grow with us and experience for yourself the satisfying and fulfilling work that the healthcare industry provides.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.