About the job
$3,500 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR EXTERNAL CANDIDATES
Join MedExpress and Make a Difference! At MedExpress, we are committed to providing high-quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare that exceeds our patients' expectations. Our local medical centers operate every day from 8 AM to 8 PM, staffed with a full medical team ready to assist patients without the need for appointments. We offer a wide range of services, including urgent care, wellness and preventive care, and employer health services. As part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family, we work collaboratively to empower individuals to lead healthier lives and enhance the healthcare system for all. With 250 MedExpress centers nationwide and two administrative offices in Morgantown, WV, and Pittsburgh, PA, you can join our elite team and become part of our mission in a community that values Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the well-being of our patients while collaborating closely with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and both front office and clinical staff. This position is primarily located in our MedExpress urgent care center in Charlottesville, VA, with the potential to work at additional local sites as needed.
Work Location: 1149 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts (8:00 AM – 8:00 PM) per week
Specialty: MedExpress Urgent Care
Please note that hours may include rotating weekends and holidays, varying according to patient volume and business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct clinical intake for patients, including recording vital signs and patient history
- Assist patients with mobility, specimen collection, and exam preparation as needed
- Manage patient referrals and callbacks on a daily basis
- Ensure proper maintenance of clinical supplies and equipment, including biohazard storage
- Uphold infection control standards by cleaning exam/procedure rooms and equipment between patient visits
Additional Benefits Include:
- Hourly rate incentives (Flex Pay, Standby Pay)
- Paid Time Off accrued from your first pay period
- Opportunities for career development and training for other roles
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Education Reimbursement
- Exclusive Employee Discounts
Join us today and be recognized for your contributions in a rewarding work environment!

