PRN Medical Assistant (MA)

Urgent Care for Children • Huntsville, AL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification required
• 1+ year of 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 to delivering compassionate, inclusive, and family-centered care.
• Maintain a minimum availability of three shifts per month.
• Work at least one weekend shift per month.
• Work at least one enterprise-designated winter holiday and one designated high-impact day during the applicable period.
• Maintain a high level of engagement with the organization between scheduled shifts.
• Regularly review company emails, communications, and operational updates to remain informed and connected to the team.

Nice To Haves

• Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is preferred.

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.).
• Perform intramuscular injections safely and accurately while monitoring patients for any adverse reactions.
• Perform diagnostic X-rays in accordance with clinic protocols and safety standards (training provided).
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain strong communication with clinical and administrative teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Assist with opening/closing clinic procedures and general organization.
• 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.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive compensation including shift differential and premium pay opportunities
• Evening premium pay applies to all shifts beginning at or after 6:00 PM
• Weekend Premium Pay: Eligible for weekend premium pay on all weekend shifts worked.
• Holiday Premium Pay: All qualifying holiday shifts are eligible for applicable premium pay.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED