Medical Assistant at Physicians Care

Physicians Care is looking for an experienced Medical Assistant to join our team in Hoover, AL.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Medical Assistant provides clinical care to patients in urgent care, occupational health, and workers' compensation settings. Responsibilities include initial evaluations, x-ray testing, and preparing patients for provider evaluation by recording histories, vital signs, and documentation while recognizing acuity levels for appropriate intervention.

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.
Greet patients promptly and provide clear communication about next steps and wait times
Offer solutions to patient concerns and seek help in emergent or hazardous situations
Ensure timely follow-up for lab and x-ray results; execute follow-up calls with urgency
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 shoot X-Rays, ensuring proper positioning, safety, radiation protection, and shielding
Complete all required visit documentation and maintain stocked, clean exam rooms
Adhere to infection control, safety, and patient confidentiality standards
Perform phlebotomy, injections, and other clinical procedures as trained and directed

WHAT'S THE SCHEDULE?
Full-time team members work a rotating 36-40 hour/week schedule, consisting of 12-hour weekday shifts and every-other weekend.  Our PRN (per diem) team members are scheduled on an as-needed basis.  

WHAT'S REQUIRED?
High school diploma or equivalent 
BLS Certification
Certified Medical Assistant is preferred
Experience performing X-Rays is desirable

FULL-TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental, and Vision Options
Retirement savings plans
Continuing Education Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
and MORE!

PRN BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Competitive Salary
401K plan with company contribution
No-Cost Office Visits and generous discounts on some billable services

ABOUT PHYSICIANS CARE:
Physicians Care, with 11 locations throughout Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee, 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 eight brands.

Physicians 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 Physicians 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.

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