Urgent Care Lab Tech & Medical Assistant

ExperCare Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ExperCARE is seeking a Lab Tech/Medical Assistant to join our clinical team in Tuscaloosa, AL. You will provide hands-on clinical and laboratory support, assist providers, perform in-house testing, and document results in the EHR to support accurate patient diagnoses and timely care.

Ideal candidates have a Medical Assistant diploma or certificate, experience in urgent care or medical offices, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant diploma or certificate or relevant lab technician training.
• Experience in a clinical, urgent care, or medical office setting.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and infection control practices.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet, room, and prepare patients for exams, obtaining vital signs and medical histories.
• Perform routine in-house laboratory testing including CLIA‑waived tests, urinalysis, rapid tests, and specimen collection.
• Conduct routine and specialized lab procedures following established protocols.
• Prepare, label, and process biological specimens for in-house testing or reference lab submission.
• Maintain, clean, and calibrate lab equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Document all patient interactions, procedures, and test results accurately in the EHR.
• Assist providers with procedures such as wound care, splinting, injections, and point‑of‑care testing.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment.
• Collaborate with providers and clinical teammates to support patient care and workflow.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and families.

Skills

Clinical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

Medical Assistant diploma/certificate

Associate’s degree in Laboratory Technology

MLT certification

Tools

EHR systems

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

ExperCARE is seeking a Lab Tech/Medical Assistant to join our clinical team in Tuscaloosa, AL. You will provide hands-on clinical and laboratory support, assist providers, perform in-house testing, and document results in the EHR to support accurate patient diagnoses and timely care.

Ideal candidates have a Medical Assistant diploma or certificate, experience in urgent care or medical offices, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication.