Certified Medical Assistant

GoHealth Urgent Care; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

GoHealth Urgent Care at Memorial Hermann in Houston, TX is hiring a Medical Assistant to support urgent care operations. You will assist with patient check-in, vital signs, room preparation, and specimen collection, while coordinating referrals and maintaining patient records.

A high school diploma and MA program are preferred, with BLS required at hire. Proficiency in MS Word/Excel and strong communication skills are essential, and prior front desk experience is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma required; MA program preferred.
• Certifications: BLS required at hire; MA credentials preferred.
• Experience in medical assisting and front desk duties encouraged.
• Proficiency with basic computer tools (Word/Excel) and patient data entry.
• Able to perform vital signs, specimen collection, and room preparation.

Aufgaben

• Register patients, verify paperwork and insurance, and collect co-pays.
• Measure vital signs and prepare patients for examination.
• Prepare treatment rooms and stock medical supplies.
• Assist with point-of-care testing and specimen handling.
• Coordinate referrals and answer patient questions about care.
• Maintain medical records and ensure accurate charting.

Kenntnisse

Patient registration

Vital signs

Medical assisting

Excellent communication

Detail oriented

Typing speed

Front desk experience

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Ausbildung

High School Diploma

Medical Assisting Program

Tools

BLS certification

Point-of-care testing

ECG/Urinalysis

Jobbeschreibung

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 RequirementsEducation* 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 AssistantEssential 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 escalate 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.