Medical Assistant

Urgent Care for Children

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Huntsville, Alabama

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant supports providers in delivering safe and efficient pediatric care. Key tasks include triaging patients, recording vitals, performing lab tests, and assisting with front office tasks.

Qualifications

We are seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers in delivering pediatric care. Key requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or certification, and strong customer service skills. Pediatric experience is preferred, and current BLS certification is required.

Job Description

Join Team UC4C – Careers at Urgent Care for Children

Are you looking for a meaningful career opportunity in the medical field? At Urgent Care for Children (UC4C), we are always looking for passionate and dedicated professionals to join our team.

Our clinics are staffed with pediatric-trained medical providers and compassionate support staff who work together to deliver exceptional after-hours care for children. We are proud to provide a supportive, team-oriented environment where both patients and employees feel valued.

Role Summary

The Medical Assistant (MA) supports providers in delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate pediatric care. This role is ideal for a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with children.

Key Responsibilities

  • Triage patients efficiently following clinic protocols
  • Record vitals, weight, and changes in medical history
  • Perform lab tests and collect specimens per provider orders
  • Update and maintain electronic medical records
  • Prepare and clean exam rooms between patients
  • Assist with front office tasks (phones, check-ins) as needed
  • Administer medications as directed by a provider
  • Support providers during exams and procedures
  • Perform x-ray positioning as directed
  • Help maintain medical inventory and supplies

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or Certified MA with relevant experience
  • Pediatric experience preferred
  • Strong professionalism and customer service skills
  • Comfortable with electronic medical records
  • Current BLS certification required 

Schedule

  • Rotating 3–4 day schedule, including every other weekend
  • Example:
    • Week 1 – Mon/Wed/Fri
    • Week 2 – Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun
  • Weekday Shifts: 8 hours
  • Weekend Shifts: 10 hours
  • Clinic Hours: [Insert Weekday Hours] | [Insert Weekend Hours] (Subject to change based on company needs and training)

Compensation & Benefits (for eligible employees) 

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid vacation time
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Opportunities for learning and growth

Zarminali Pediatrics/Urgent Care for Children is a national organization, and compensation is determined using market-informed data, including industry benchmarks. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location, local market conditions, state-specific factors, and individual qualifications, including years of experience, education, and scope of responsibility. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, and internal equity. This role may also be eligible for additional productivity or performance-based bonus incentives.  

For full-time team members, our total rewards package includes competitive base pay and performance bonus potential, along with medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid parental leave, 20 days of paid time off annually, 7 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays and a supportive, inclusive and growth-focused culture.  

Why Work at UC4C?

  • A positive, inclusive workplace culture
  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Full benefits including health, dental, and vision
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • The chance to make a real impact in the lives of children and families

If you do not see a current opening that matches your skillset, we still want to hear from you. Please email your CV to talent@zarminali.com and let us know how you can contribute to our mission of keeping children healthy and families supported.

Urgent Care for Children

Urgent Care for Children offers families a unique service as all of our providers are pediatric trained, not all urgent care centers can say that. Families benefit from our high-quality after-hours and weekend care, less waiting and onsite x-ray, pharmacy, and lab. Founded in 2017 by a group of physicians who as parents themselves, understood that children’s illnesses or injuries don’t follow normal business hours, Urgent Care for Children now has 7 locations throughout Alabama. As one of Alabama's highest patient rated urgent cares, we are proud to serve as a trusted resource to parents and to ensure every child has access to expert pediatric care. We have a deep commitment to supporting the communities we serve, sharing our passion for: o Children-- Our sole focus is caring for children and everything from our waiting rooms to our equipment to our overall approach is designed just for them. o Customer Experience—parents have spoken and our providers approach to listening and providing compassionate care and our everything under one roof model gets rave reviews! o Inclusivity—we believe all children should have access to high quality care and have designed our offerings to support the unique needs of children. o Our People-- they are the backbone of our organization, and we are grateful for their gifts and talents. From a smile as you enter, to taking the time to review care instructions--our team will always go the extra mile.
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