Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant – AFC Urgent Care LyndhurstAFC Urgent Care [Lyndhurst / North Bergen] is a locally owned and operated center that has served our community for more than 13 years. We're open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and treat walk-in and book-ahead patients for everyday illnesses and injuries, workers' compensation, and occupational medicine. You'll work alongside physicians, PAs and NPs in a fast-paced, team-oriented clinic with an onsite lab and in-house X-ray.Benefits & PerksCompetitive payPaid time offHealth and dental insuranceRetirement planEmployee referral bonusesFlexible scheduling: weekday (8am–8pm) and weekend (8am–5pm) shifts availableSupportive small-business culture with long-tenured leadershipWhat You'll DoRoom patients and take vitals, medical history, and reason for visitAssist providers with exams and proceduresExplain prescribed procedures and treatments to patientsAdminister medications, injections, and immunizations per approved protocols, and document them accuratelyPerform blood draws and prepare specimens for in-house or reference lab processingRun in-house lab tests, quality controls, and equipment maintenancePerform drug screens and occupational medicine services following established regulationsFollow up on lab results and patient callback requestsHandle provider referrals and pre-certifications as neededPrepare and restock exam rooms; clean and sterilize instruments and equipmentKeep complete, accurate records in our EMROther duties as assignedWhat We're Looking ForMedical Assistant certificate or associate degree, or 6–12 months of related experienceCMA (AAMA) or RMA (AMT) certification preferredPhlebotomy experience preferredCurrent BLS/CPR certification preferredUrgent care or EMR experience a plusBilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred (for North Bergen)Friendly, reliable, and comfortable in a fast-paced settingAvailable for some weekend and holiday shiftsAbout AFCAmerican Family Care (AFC) is one of the largest urgent and primary care networks in the U.S. Each center has an onsite lab and digital X-ray, and patients can walk in or book ahead online. AFC Urgent Care [Lyndhurst / North Bergen] is an independently owned and operated franchise of AFC Franchising, LLC. We are an equal opportunity employer. Compensation: $17.00 - $22.00 per hourPS: 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.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.