Medical Assistant

Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, and Vision Options

Retirement savings plans

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care in Athens, AL seeks experienced Medical Assistants to join our clinical team. You will assist with patient intake, vital signs, phlebotomy, X-ray support, and preparing patients for provider evaluation in urgent care settings.

This full-time role offers a rotating 36-40 hour week, potential PRN shifts, opportunities for professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• X-ray experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and communicate wait times clearly.
• Assist with X-ray testing and other clinical procedures.
• Record histories, vital signs, medications, allergies and other details.
• Prepare patients for provider evaluation.
• Maintain infection control and safe exam rooms.
• Assist with patient transfers and lab work under supervision.
• Document visit information accurately.
• Support front desk with check-in/out when needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

injections

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

Certified Medical Assistant (preferred)

Job description

Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care is looking for experienced Medical Assistants to join our team in Athens, AL.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Medical Assistant provides clinical care to patients in urgent care, occupational health, and workers’ compensation settings. Responsibilities include initial evaluations, x-ray testing, and preparing patients for provider evaluation by recording histories, vital signs, and documentation while recognizing acuity levels for appropriate intervention.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.

• Greet patients promptly and provide clear communication about next steps and wait times
• Offer solutions to patient concerns and seek help in emergent or hazardous situations
• Ensure timely follow-up for lab and x-ray results; execute follow-up calls with urgency
• Support front desk staff with check-in and check-out procedures when needed
• Accurately document vital signs, histories, medications, allergies, and other pertinent details
• Assist with patient transfers, procedures, and lab work under provider supervision
• Prepare and shoot X-Rays, ensuring proper positioning, safety, radiation protection, and shielding
• Complete all required visit documentation and maintain stocked, clean exam rooms
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and patient confidentiality standards
• Perform phlebotomy, injections, and other clinical procedures as trained and directed

WHAT'S THE SCHEDULE?

Full-time team memberswork a rotating 36-40 hour/week schedule, consisting of 12-hour weekday shifts and every-other weekend. Our PRN (per diem) team members are scheduled on an as-needed basis.

WHAT'S REQUIRED?

• High school diploma or equivalent
• BLS Certification
• Certified Medical Assistant is preferred
• Experience performing X-Rays is desirable

FULL-TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Options
• Retirement savings plans
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• and MORE!

PRN BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive Salary
• 401K plan with company contribution
• No-Cost Office Visits and generous discounts on some billable services

ABOUT HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL URGENT CARE:

Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care, with nine locations in Alabama, is an affiliate of Urgent Team, one of the largest independent operators of urgent and family care centers in the Southeast. The Urgent Team Family of Centers provides quality and affordable family healthcare at more than 80 locations under eight brands.

Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care’s convenient, walk-in centers provide a range of healthcare services including treatments for injuries and illnesses, occupational health and wellness care. The centers are open seven days a week: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. 5 p.m. Additionally, all Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care centers are Accredited Care Centers – a designation from the Urgent Care Association which recognized the company's commitment to safety, quality, and scope of services.

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