Certified Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Front Desk Pro

GoHealth Urgent Care; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

GoHealth Urgent Care in Sugar Land, TX is seeking a dedicated Certified Medical Assistant to support patient registration, intake, and care coordination. You will verify insurance, process co-pays, schedule appointments, and coordinate referrals to specialists, ensuring smooth patient flow and accurate medical records.

You will prepare patients for exams, perform basic vital checks, and conduct point-of-care tests as needed, while maintaining stocked, orderly exam rooms and a courteous

Responsibilities

• Register patients, secure paperwork and insurance documentation, verify insurance and patient eligibility.
• Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments for the center.
• Coordinate provider referrals to assigned specialists.
• Answer patient questions regarding care and keep them informed of status.
• Prepare patients for examination, verify patient information and medical history.
• Record purpose of visit and conduct preliminary physical tests for vital signs.
• Perform point of care testing (flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG) as needed.
• Provide patient information to provider and escalate as necessary.
• Stock supplies and maintain exam rooms, front desk, and reception area.
• Maintain supply inventories and check expiration dates.
• Maintain medical records and scan charts to patient files.
• Answer calls, handle daily mail and ensure reception is well maintained.
• Conduct courtesy follow-up calls to patients.
• Perform opening and closing duties, including cashing out and securing the building.
• Follow instructions to perform daily controls and calibrate equipment; log QA/QC and coordinate repairs.

Job description

GoHealth Urgent Care in Sugar Land, TX is seeking a dedicated Certified Medical Assistant to support patient registration, intake, and care coordination. You will verify insurance, process co-pays, schedule appointments, and coordinate referrals to specialists, ensuring smooth patient flow and accurate medical records.

You will prepare patients for exams, perform basic vital checks, and conduct point-of-care tests as needed, while maintaining stocked, orderly exam rooms and a courteous