Medical Assistant

Job Summary

AFC Urgent Care Stamford is looking for a dedicated, experienced Medical Assistant to join our team. You will provide general medical care under the direction of a licensed provider to patients in a fast-paced outpatient urgent care setting. Because our clinic operates without an on-site manager, we need a self-starter who can manage their own workflow, work independently, and take ownership of their responsibilities. This position works directly with a franchised business location; specific job duties and benefits can vary between franchises.

Schedule & Location

• Full time: 36–39 hours per week
• Monday- Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, 12-hour shifts
• 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, with rotating weekends
• Candidates who live in or near Stamford are strongly preferred — the commute matters when you work 12-hour shifts

What We're Looking For

• Urgent care or primary care experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency in phlebotomy (blood draws), EKGs, and point-of-care testing — required
• Bilingual English/Spanish a strong plus
• Self-managed and dependable — able to work independently without direct on-site supervision

Benefits & Perks

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Employee referral incentives
• Great small business work environment
• Flexible scheduling
• Additional perks!

Responsibilities

• 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 prepare 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

Qualifications

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. AMTregistered 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).

At AFC Urgent Care Stamford, we're proud to be a locally owned and independently operated clinic dedicated to providing high quality, compassionate care to our community. Unlike large corporate healthcare systems, we value personal connections, teamwork, and creating a workplace where every employee is respected, supported, and empowered to make a difference. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional patient care while fostering a positive, collaborative environment for both staff and patients.