What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Medical Assistant position at American Family Care Timberline?
Benefits/Perks
- Great small business work environment
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, and more!
Company Overview
American Family Care (AFC) provides services seven days a week on a walk-in basis. Our state-of-the-art center focus on the episodic treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, workers' compensation, and occupational medicine. Our location is equipped with an onsite lab and in-house x-ray capability. We are a locally owned center offering you the ability to provide the best health care possible.
Job Summary
Provides general medical care under the direction of a licensed provider to patients in an outpatient clinic setting.
Responsibilities
- Interview, hire and train Medical Assistant staff
- 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
- Coordinate oversight of laboratory with Lab Director, Lab Consultant, and Medical Director as needed
- 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
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.
Salary : $960 - $1,150
