Medical Assistant

American Family Care Cape Girardeau

Medical Assistant

Cape Girardeau, MO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Tuition assistance

    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.

    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

    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

    Previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred. Must be a team player, ability to critically think, anticipate patient and provider needs, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.