What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical assistant position at Urgent Team?
Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care is looking for an experienced Medical Assistant / X-ray tech to join our team in Madison, 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 :
The Medical Assistant / X-ray Tech is responsible for providing basic clinical care to patients in alignment with their medical education.
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
- 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
- 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 : 2024-07-28