Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Position at Huntsville Hospital Urgent CareHuntsville Hospital Urgent Care is looking for experienced Medical Assistants to join our team in Athens, AL.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.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 timesOffer solutions to patient concerns and seek help in emergent or hazardous situationsEnsure timely follow-up for lab and x-ray results; execute follow-up calls with urgencySupport front desk staff with check-in and check-out procedures when neededAccurately document vital signs, histories, medications, allergies, and other pertinent detailsAssist with patient transfers, procedures, and lab work under provider supervisionPrepare and shoot X-Rays, ensuring proper positioning, safety, radiation protection, and shieldingComplete all required visit documentation and maintain stocked, clean exam roomsAdhere to infection control, safety, and patient confidentiality standardsPerform phlebotomy, injections, and other clinical procedures as trained and directedFull-time team members work 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 equivalentBLS CertificationCertified Medical Assistant is preferredExperience performing X-Rays is desirableFull-time benefits include:Competitive salaryMedical, dental, and vision optionsRetirement savings plansContinuing education reimbursementPaid time offAnd more!PRN benefits include:Competitive salary401K plan with company contributionNo-cost office visits and generous discounts on some billable servicesAbout 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. to 5 p.m. Additionally, all Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care centers are Accredited Care Centers – a designation from the Urgent Care Association which recognizes the company's commitment to safety, quality, and scope of services.