What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical assistant position at Urgent Team?
Urgent Team is looking for an experienced Medical Assistant to join our team in Cullman, AL.
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 :
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
- Prepares patients for radiologic procedures and follows established clinical and regulatory procedures in regards to patient safety and care;
including proper radiation protection and shielding techniques.
Follows documentation procedures and completes required documentation related to patient visit.
WHAT'S REQUIRED?
- High school diploma or equivalent
- BLS Certification
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred
- Medical Assistant Certificate and ARRT certification preferred
BENEFITS INCLUDE :
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Options
- Retirement savings plans
- Paid Time Off
- and MORE!
Last updated : 2024-08-30
