Certified Medical Assistant

Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care in the Houston area is seeking a Medical Assistant to support examination and treatment under an urgent care provider. You will manage check-in, interview patients, measure vitals, and document medical history.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, processing co-pays, scheduling referrals, and assisting with point-of-care testing; strong communication and computer skills required. Education: High School Diploma; MA program preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to type quickly and use basic computer programs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to interact respectfully with diverse patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Register patients, verify insurance and collect required paperwork.
• Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists as needed.
• Answer patient questions and keep them informed of status.
• Prepare patients for examination and document medical history.
• Measure vital signs and perform point-of-care testing.
• Stock supplies and maintain exam rooms and reception area.
• Maintain and scan medical records and charts.
• Answer calls and manage daily correspondence.
• Complete opening/closing duties including cash handling and daily end-of-day tasks.

Skills

Typing quickly

Microsoft Word

Excel

Detail oriented

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assisting Program (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Memorial Hermann , one of the nation's leading health care providers, and GoHealth Urgent Care , an on-demand consumer-centric care company, are operating urgent care centers across the Houston, TX region. At Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care , we place the needs of our patients first - by providing an effortless patient experience, a welcoming culture of care and seamless integration with market-leading health systems and our communities. We would love for you to become a member of our team!

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, interview patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.

Hourly rate: $18.00- $25.00

Monthly Incentive Bonus: This position offers monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics.

Job Requirements

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 Assistant) 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)
• 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

Essential Functions

• Conduct patient registration, which includes securing required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verification of insurance and patient eligibility.
• Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments for 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, which includes conducting interviews to verify patient information, record medical history; confirm purpose of visit
• Perform preliminary physical test (blood pressure, weight, temperature, etc.) for vital signs and escalates critical cases to provider as needed.
• Conduct point of care testing as needed (i.e., flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG); and provide patient information to provider.
• Responsible for stocking supplies and maintenance of exam rooms, front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have medical supplies needed.
• Responsible for completing order sheets to maintain supply inventory levels; regularly check expiration dates on supplies.
• Responsible for maintenance of medical records and scanning charts to patient files.
• Answer phone calls, collect and sort daily incoming and outgoing postal correspondence
• Ensure reception is well maintained
• Conduct courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up.
• Perform opening and closing duties, which includes cashing out, end-of-day communication, and securing the building.
• Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily controls and calibration of equipment; maintain Quality Assurance/Quality Control logs for equipment troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

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.

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