What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical assistant position at Urgent Team Management?
Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care is looking for dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Medical Assistants / X-ray techs to join our dynamic healthcare team at our center in Cullman, AL.
Full-time and PRN opportunities are available.
ABOUT 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 seven 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.
JOB SUMMARY :
The Medical Assistant / X-ray Tech is responsible for providing basic clinical care to patients in alignment with their medical education.
This position will perform x-ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement using knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Prepare patients for continued medical evaluation by physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners by taking a brief history, establishing vital signs, recording appropriate documentation on approved forms and recognizing the levels of acuity allowing appropriate medical intervention when necessary.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
- Promptly greets patients when entering waiting area, exam room, and laboratory or x-ray room
- Consistently communicates with patients on wait times; provides direction to the next step in the treatment process
- Provides solutions to patient problems and recognizes and seeks help in emergent / hazardous situations
- Executes follow-up calls with a sense of urgency
- Assist front desk personnel with patient check in / out procedures when necessary
- Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs and weight, takes brief history, past medical, family and social history current medications, allergies and other pertinent historical information as appropriate
- Assists with patient transfers
- Assists with procedures directly supervised by the provider
WHAT'S REQUIRED
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred
- Medical Assistant Certificate and ARRT certification preferred
- BLS Certification required
BENEFITS INCLUDE :
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Options
- Retirement savings plans
- Paid Time Off
- and MORE!
PRN BENEFITS INCLUDE :
- 401K plan with company contribution
- No-Cost Office Visits and generous discounts on some billable services
Our PRN employees are scheduled on an as-needed basis.
Last updated : 2024-06-07
