Certified Medical Assistant - $3500 Sign on Bonus - Windsor CT

GoHealth Urgent Care; Windsor; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent urgent care facility in Windsor, Ontario is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant. This role involves assisting in patient care under the direction of healthcare providers and managing various administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, BLS certification, and prior medical assistant experience. Offering a competitive hourly rate of $20-$24.25 and up to $600 in monthly bonuses.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401k matching

Generous Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred.
• Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment of patients under direction of provider.
• Conduct patient registration and secure required paperwork.
• Manage the check-in and registration process.

Skills

Basic Medical Assistant duties

Ability to type quickly

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Certified Medical Assistant - $3500 Sign on Bonus - Windsor CT

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We are seeking Medical Assistants to join our welcoming and diverse community in the surrounding region.

Responsibilities

• The Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of an urgent care provider.
• Manages the check-in and registration process, interviews patients, measures vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts.
• Draws and collects blood samples from patients and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Conduct patient registration, secure required paperwork and insurance documentation, verify insurance and patient eligibility.
• Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments for the assigned center.
• Coordinate provider referrals to assigned Specialist.
• Answer patient questions regarding their care and keep them informed of their status.
• Inform technical staff of patient flow.
• Prepare patients for examination, including interviewing to verify patient information and medical history; confirm purpose of visit.
• Perform preliminary physical tests (blood pressure, weight, temperature, etc.) for vital signs and escalate critical cases to the provider as needed.
• Conduct point of care testing as needed (e.g., flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG) and provide patient information to the provider.
• Stock supplies and maintain exam rooms, front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have medical supplies needed.
• Complete order sheets to maintain supply inventory levels; regularly check expiration dates on supplies.
• Maintain medical records and scan charts to patient files.
• Answer phone calls and manage daily inbound/outbound correspondence.
• Ensure reception is well maintained.
• Conduct courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up.
• Perform opening and closing duties, including cashing out and securing the building.
• Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily controls and calibration of equipment; maintain QA/QC logs and submit repair tickets as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma required
• Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred

Work Experience

• Medical Assistant experience preferred
• Front Desk experience preferred

Required Licenses / Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at the time of hire, obtained through the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).
• One of the following certifications is required at the time of hire :
• CCMA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (verified through NHA, National Healthcareer Association)
• CMA- Certified Medical Assistant (verified through AAMA, American Association of Medical Assistants)
• RMA- Registered Medical Assistant (verified through AMT, American Medical Technologists)
• NCMA- National Certified Medical Assistant (verified through NCCT, National Center for Competency Testing)
• NRCMA- Nationally Registered Medical Assistant (verified through the National Association for Health Professionals)

Additionally, CPOE certification for order entry is required within two weeks of start date.

In lieu of an approved MA Certification, we will also accept the following certifications at the time of hire :

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing or LPN or RN
• EMT - Emergency Medical Technician (verified through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians)
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Additional Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Basic Medical Assistant duties
• Ability to type quickly, basic computer knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Detail oriented, able to rely on experience and judgment to perform a variety of tasks, participate on a team, and accomplish goals
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Able to interact and treat all persons with fairness, respect and sensitivity to cultural / social difference

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching
• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health
• Generous Paid time off
• Bonus: Up to $600 / month
• Hourly rate $20-$24.25
• Growth opportunities
• Sign on bonus up to $3,500 for external candidates

Note: this job description is not inclusive of all the duties of the position. You may be asked by leaders to perform other duties. Management reserves the right to revise this position description at any time.