American Family Care Stamford·Stamford, Connecticut
Provides general medical care and clinical support to patients in an outpatient urgent care setting. Responsibilities include obtaining vitals, performing lab tests, administering treatments, and maintaining exam rooms.
401(k) Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Benefits/Perks Paid time off Health insurance Dental insurance Retirement benefits Employee referral incentives Great small business work environment Flexible scheduling Additional perks!
Job Summary Provides general medical care under the direction of a licensed provider to patients in an outpatient clinic setting at our AFC Urgent Care Stamford location. This role supports a fast-paced clinical environment and works directly with a franchised business location. Specific duties and benefits may vary by location.
Obtain patient vital signs, medical history, and reason for visit; prepare patients for examination Explain prescribed procedures and treatments to patients Ensure all ordered tests are completed accurately and in a timely manner Administer medications and treatments according to approved protocols Perform venipuncture and prepare specimens for reference lab and/or in-house processing Conduct laboratory testing, quality controls, and equipment maintenance per written procedures Respond to lab messages and patient call-back requests Perform drug screening procedures in compliance with established regulations Administer and document immunizations according to approved protocols Coordinate physician referrals and obtain service pre-certifications as needed Prepare and maintain exam rooms; sterilize instruments, equipment, and supplies Maintain complete and accurate patient documentation Perform other duties as assigned
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. 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. Each location is equipped with an onsite lab and in-house x-ray capability. AFC is the parent company of AFC Franchising, LLC (AFCF).
Requires an associate degree or equivalent technical training, or 6-12 months of related experience. AMT registration or AAMA certification is preferred.
Market context
Medical assistant openings in Connecticut are typically driven by ongoing outpatient, primary care, and specialty clinic staffing needs. This role is competitive because employers often want an accredited Medical Assistant program or certification, one year of experience, Basic Life Support, and strong English skills, with Spanish fluency preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification and BLS status before applying.