Medical Assistant (MA)

Urgent Care for Children; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Urgent Care for Children (UC4C) in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a Medical Assistant to support both clinical care and patient coordination. You will rotate between front-end and clinical tasks, greet patients, take vital signs, assist providers, and help with scheduling and EMR documentation.

This role emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and a commitment to compassionate, family-centered care in a fast-paced pediatric setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CMA is preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• 1+ year of experience in medical assistant or patient-facing healthcare role.
• Comfort navigating electronic medical records and scheduling systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to be cross-trained.
• Commitment to compassionate, family-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Greet, room, and prepare patients for appointments with warmth and professionalism.
• Complete patient intake, obtain vital signs, and conduct defined scope assessments.
• Perform point-of-care testing (strep, flu, RSV, COVID, hemoglobin, etc.).
• Assist physicians and advanced care practitioners with patient care.
• Prepare exam rooms and ensure infection control standards are maintained.
• Support medication refills, prior authorizations, referrals, and patient recall efforts.
• Ensure patient charts are accurate and up to date in the EMR.
• Coordinate front-end tasks with clinical duties as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

CMA preferred

BLS certification

Tools

EMR navigation

Job description

Join Team UC4C – Careers at Urgent Care for Children

Are you looking for a meaningful career opportunity in the medical field? AtUrgent Care for Children (UC4C), we are always looking for passionate and dedicated professionals to join our team.

Our clinics are staffed with pediatric-trained medical providers and compassionate support staff who work together to deliver exceptional after-hours care for children. We are proud to provide asupportive, team-oriented environment where both patients and employees feel valued.

As a Medical Assistant (MA) in Huntsville, Alabama , you will play a vital dual role in delivering both exceptional clinical support and seamless patient experience. This position blends traditional Medical Assistant responsibilities with front-end patient coordination functions to ensure smooth clinic operations — especially during launch and early growth phases.

You will be a trusted partner to providers, patients, and families — supporting care from check-in through discharge. This role requires flexibility, adaptability, and a team-first mindset, as you may rotate between clinical and patient-facing administrative responsibilities based on operational needs.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Clinical Care & Provider Support
  • Greet, room, and prepare patients for appointments with warmth and professionalism.
  • Complete patient intake, obtain vital signs, and conduct defined scope assessments.
  • Perform point-of-care testing (strep, flu, RSV, COVID, hemoglobin, etc.).
  • Perform intramuscular injections safely and accurately whilemonitoringpatients for any adversereactions.
  • Perform diagnostic X-raysin accordance withclinic protocols and safety standards (training provided).
  • Assistphysicians and advanced care practitioners with patient care.
  • Prepare exam rooms and ensure infection control standards aremaintained.
  • Support medication refills, prior authorizations, referrals, and patient recall efforts.
  • Ensure patient charts areaccurateand up to date in the EMR.
• Patient Experience & Care Coordination
  • Welcome patients and guide them through check-in and registration processes.
  • Collect and verify demographic and insurance information in the EMR.
  • Schedule appointments, follow-ups, consults, and referrals.
  • Answer and manage incoming calls with empathy and professionalism.
  • Support outreach related to quality measures and follow-up care.
  • Maintainstrong communicationwith clinical and administrative teams to ensure continuity of care.
  • Assistwith opening/closing clinic procedures and general organization.
• Team Collaboration & Launch Support
  • Rotate between clinical and coordination duties based on daily clinic needs.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to support cross-coverage.
  • Contribute to workflow optimization and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Serve as a positive representative of the clinic’s mission, vision, and values.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is preferred.
• BLS certificationrequired
• 1+yearof experience in a medical assistant or patient-facing healthcare role.
• Comfort navigating electronic medical records and scheduling systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to be cross-trained.
• Commitment todeliveringcompassionate, inclusive, and family-centered care.

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE:

• Clinic hours and shifts vary between the following windows:
• Huntsville & Madison: Monday-Friday 12pm to 8pm; Saturday & Sunday 8am to 6pm
• Hoover & Tuscaloosa: Monday-Friday 12pm to 8pm; Saturday & Sunday 8am to 6pm
• Trussville: Monday-Friday 10am to 6pm; Saturday & Sunday 8am to 6pm
• Daphne: Monday-Friday 12pm to 8pm; Saturday & Sunday 8am to 6pm
• Mobile: Monday-Friday 10am to 6pm; Saturday & Sunday 8am to 6pm
• Hourly pay ratebased on yearsofexperience
• Evening premium pay applies to all shifts beginning at or after 6:00 PM
• Weekend Requirement:Full-time clinicians are expected to work a minimum of four weekend shifts per month.
• Holiday Requirement:Required toparticipatein holiday coverage, including:
  • One enterprise-designated winter holiday
  • One enterprise-designated summer holiday
  • One designated high-impact holiday
• Holiday Premium Pay:All qualifying holiday shifts are eligible for applicable premium pay.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A collaborative, mission-driven workplace focused on kindness, equity, and service excellence
• Opportunities to grow within an organization that values internal development and career progression
• Supportive leadership and strong cross-functional collaboration
• Competitive compensation including shift differential and premium pay opportunities
• A role where your organizational skills and people-first approach directlyimpactpatient experience and clinic success

Why Work at UC4C?

• A positive, inclusive workplace culture
• Competitive compensation packages
• Full benefits including health, dental, and vision
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• The chance to make a real impact in the lives of children and families