Medical Assistant or EMT

Emergency Medical Technician/Medical Assistant

Culture is everything! Come and join our dynamic family here at American Family Care! AFC Urgent Care of Louisville 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. Must be available to work full time with weekends twice a month. Hours: Every Wednesday 1:50pm-8pm, every Thursday and Friday 7:45am-8:00pm, every Saturday 7:45am-5:00pm Clinic open hours are Monday-Friday 8am-8pm and Saturday and Sunday 8am-5pm. Please see job description below and respond to schedule an interview.

Job responsibilities include:

• 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; 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.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Compensation: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.