American Family Care is one of the most renowned names in the Urgent Care industry. With more than 400 clinics across 28 states, treating over three million patients a year, we are proud to stand as one of the most widely known and admired brands in healthcare. We have state-of- the-art facilities with fully electronic workflows, Digital X-Rays and Lab onsite that helps the employees focus on an excellent patient experience.
We are hiring Full Time Medical Assistant for our Urgent Care Clinic in Hamilton New Jersey. Position reports into the Center Manager and provides general nursing care to patients in outpatient clinic setting. In addition to a great salary, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision, Paid Time Off, 401K Match among others. Recent graduate Medical Assistants are welcome to apply. The selected candidates will undergo the training program.
Job Responsibilities
· 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 physician 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.
· Properly start lab equipment daily; Perform maintenance on equipment as scheduled.
· Maintain daily log; document all requests and results of lab work accurately.
· Draw blood from patient’s finger, or vein, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples.
· Perform laboratory tests according to written instructions.
· Perform daily quality control and cleaning procedures according to guidelines.
· Order and stock supplies weekly.
· Respond to all lab messages and call back requests; share responsibility of call back sheets.
· Utilize lab software, as well as any lab equipment according to the proper procedure and instruction.
· Collect specimen from the patient utilizing the approved equipment, sequence and procedure.
· Observe patient, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify supervisor or physician 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 physician 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.
Education and Experience
- Medical Assistant Certification
- Minimum one year related experience in a busy medical practice.
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
