Lead Medical Assistant

American Family Care Elizabeth
Elizabeth, NJ, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits / Perks

  • Great small business work environment
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, retirement benefit, and more!

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). This position works directly with a franchised business location.

The specific job duties and benefits can vary between franchises.

Job Summary

Provides general medical care under the direction of a licensed provider to patients in an outpatient clinic setting.

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
  • Perform all drug screening procedures in accordance with established rules and regulations
  • Ensure patient immunizations are well documented, administered in accordance with approved procedure, and stored appropriately
  • 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

Lead Responsibilities

  • Interview along with Center Administrator, hire and train Medical Assistant staff
  • Conduct ongoing training per center policy
  • Coordinate oversight of laboratory with Lab Director, Lab Consultant, and Medical Director as needed
  • Conduct weekly inventory
  • Coordinate monthly schedule for MA and RT staff (including scheduling challenges or sudden changes) must be available to coordinate schedule to ensure full coverage at all times, and step in to cover as needed

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. Active AAMA or NHA Certified Medical Assistant certifications are required. BLS certification required.

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