Medical Assistant
Dedham
Medical Assistant
Full Time • Dedham
Up to $22 an hour plus SIGN-ON BONUS and RETENTION BONUS
Come grow with our AFC family and support our patient-centric approach to Healthcare!
American Family Care is one of the nation’s leading providers of urgent care, accessible primary care, and occupational medicine. Across the country, in over 240 company-owned and franchise-owned clinics, we care for nearly 3 million patients a year. Ranked by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., we invite you to grow with us and experience for yourself the satisfying and fulfilling work that the healthcare industry provides. Join the revolution as we work to become one of the world’s most widely known and admired brands in healthcare.
SIGN-ON BONUS up to $1,500 ASK FOR DETAILS
RETENTION BONUS of $4,000 ASK FOR DETAILS
Job Summary
Our Medical Assistants work under the guidance of AFC providers and the clinic administrator to perform a variety of clinical and administrative tasks.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Greet each patient, verify identity at each encounter, explain procedures to be performed, and address patient questions and concerns.
- Manage difficult or emotional patient situations, respond promptly to customer needs.
- Treat people with respect, inspire trust of others, work with integrity, and uphold organizational values.
- Take temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal.
- Explain prescribed procedures and treatments to patients.
- Prepare equipment and aid provider during treatment and examination of patient.
- Ensure all ordered tests are performed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Maintain awareness of comfort and needs of the patient and work proactively to address adverse circumstances, such as dissatisfied patients and adverse patient reactions to treatments.
- Observe patient, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify supervisor or provider of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
- Respond to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
- Perform all drug screening procedures in accordance with established rules and regulations.
- Ensure patient immunizations are appropriate, well documented and administered using approved nursing techniques.
- Conduct provider referrals as well as service pre-certifications on an as needed basis.
- Document nursing history and physical assessment of patients.
- Prepare rooms; sterilize instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.
- Ensure work area is neat and clean, fully stocked and all laundry items have been laundered and put away.
- Manage difficult and emotional customer situations.
- Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
- Maintain complete and accurate documentation.
- Observe safety and security procedures; promote a safe and pleasant work environment.
- Report potentially unsafe conditions to management.
- Respond to all patient messages; documenting conversations in electronic medical records system, assist with any patient discharging duties and share responsibility of call back sheets.
- Regular attendance to ensure efficient clinic operations.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED with on-the-job training in medical assisting, or
- Diploma or Certificate in Medical Assisting, or
- Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
Benefits/Perks
Company-owned locations provide a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, matching 401(k), and more.
- Ask about:
- Flexible Scheduling
- Growth Opportunities
Disclaimer:
AFC is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. AFC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
PS: It’s All About You!
American Family Care has pioneered the concept of convenient, patient-centric healthcare. Today, with more than 250 clinics and 800 in-network physicians caring for over 6 million patients a year, AFC is the nation's leading provider of urgent care, accessible primary care, and occupational medicine. Ranked by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., AFC's 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.
Please note that a position may be for a company-owned or franchise location. Each franchise-owned and operated location recruits, hires, trains, and manages their own employees, sets their own employment policies and procedures, and provides compensation and benefits determined by that franchise owner. Company-owned locations provide a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, matching 401(k), and more.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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