Medical Assistant

Urgent Team Walk-in Urgent Care • Huntsville, AL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to provide clinical care in urgent care, occupational health, and workers’ compensation settings. The position includes conducting initial evaluations and X-ray testing, and preparing patients for provider evaluation by recording histories, vital signs, and other documentation while recognizing acuity levels and appropriate interventions.

The Medical Assistant communicates with patients about next steps and wait times, helps address patient concerns, supports front desk workflows when needed, and assists with patient transfers, procedures, and lab work under provider supervision. The role also involves performing X-rays, phlebotomy, injections, and other trained clinical procedures; following infection-control, safety, radiation-protection, and confidentiality standards; completing visit documentation; and maintaining clean, stocked exam rooms.

Full-time team members work a rotating schedule of 36–40 hours per week, consisting of 12-hour weekday shifts and every-other-weekend work. PRN (per diem) team members are scheduled as needed. The employer describes full-time benefits separately from PRN benefits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS Certification.
• Experience performing X-rays is desirable.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Medical Assistant certification is preferred.
• Experience performing X-rays is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients promptly and clearly communicate next steps and wait times.
• Offer solutions to patient concerns and seek assistance in emergent or hazardous situations.
• Ensure timely follow-up for lab and X-ray results, including urgent follow-up calls.
• 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 take X-rays, ensuring proper positioning, safety, radiation protection, and shielding.
• Complete required visit documentation and keep exam rooms clean and stocked.
• Follow infection-control, safety, and patient-confidentiality standards.
• Perform phlebotomy, injections, and other clinical procedures as trained and directed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision options for full-time team members.
• Retirement savings plans for full-time team members.
• Continuing education reimbursement for full-time team members.
• Paid time off for full-time team members.
• 401(k) plan with company contribution for PRN team members.
• No-cost office visits and generous discounts on some billable services for PRN team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED