Medical Assistant

American Family Care Tustin

Medical Assistant

Tustin, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Job Summary

    Provides general medical care under the direction of a licensed provider to patients in an outpatient clinic setting. Clinical role focusing on front desk protocols, triage, and medical assisting.

    Responsibilities - Medical Assisting

    Front desk protocols and patient satisfaction.

    Experience understanding patient insurance intake and processing.

    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

    Responsibilities - Cross Trained Medical Receptionist

    Prepare the clinic for opening each day by reviewing the facility, opening all systems applications, and preparing new patient registration packets and required documents

    Greet patients, provide patients with initial paperwork and obtain copies of insurance and identification cards

    Register patients, update patient records, verify insurance accurately and timely, and check patients out

    Determine, collect, and process patient payments and address collection and billing issues

    Respond promptly to customer needs, provide excellent customer service, assist patients with follow-up appointments, and fulfill medical documentation requests

    Balance daily patient charges (cash, check, credit cards) against system reports

    Complete closing procedures by preparing closing documentation and submitting required reports

    Complete cash control procedures and secure financial assets

    Maintain complete and accurate documentation

    Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

    Qualifications

    Previous medical clerical experience preferred. Basic computer knowledge, e.g., Microsoft Office. Accuracy and detail orientation. Positive customer service skills. Well-groomed appearance. Clear and articulate phone mannerisms. 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. Experience using Experity EMR is a plus! DOT Trained a plus!

    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. AFC Urgent Care Tustin is equipped with an onsite lab and in-house x-ray capability.

    Benefits/Perks

    Paid time off

    Health insurance

    Dental insurance

    Retirement benefits

    Employee referral incentives

    Great small business work environment

    Flexible scheduling

    Additional perks!