Medical Assistant / EMT

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.

About the role

AFC Urgent Care of Longmont is seeking highly motivated Emergency Medical Technicians and Medical Assistants for a full-time position. The ideal candidate will be very reliable, caring, and able to work well in a team setting.

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 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 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.
• Administer IV fluids to patients (training provided if not certified).
• 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 provider of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Respond to life-saving situations based upon 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 techniques.
• Conduct provider referrals as well as service pre-certifications on an as-needed basis.
• Document past medical history assessment of patients.
• Rotate among various clinical services such as lab, medical assistant, and front desk.
• Prepare rooms; sterilize instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.
• Ensure work area is neat and clean, fully stocked, and ensure all laundry items have been laundered and put away.
• Manage difficult and emotional customer situations with an emphasis on customer service.
• 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; document 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.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Schedule

• Every Monday and Tuesday: 7:45am–8:00pm
• Every Wednesday: 7:45am–2:00pm
• Every other Saturday and Sunday: 7:45am–5:00pm

Clinic open hours are Monday–Friday 8am–8pm and Saturday–Sunday 8am–5pm.

Pay

$21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Monthly bonus based on performance
• Paid time off
• Sick pay
• Employee discount program for medical services