Medical Assistant

True North Urgent Care, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell-GoHealth Urgent Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to support examination and treatment under urgent care providers. You will handle patient check-in, interview patients, measure vital signs, and prepare specimens for lab analysis.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, Medical Assisting Program preferred, BLS at hire, and phlebotomy/EKG experience preferred. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in our fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Graduate of Medical Assisting Program preferred.
• Phlebotomy and ECG experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient registration, verify insurance and eligibility.
• Assist in examination and treatment under provider direction.
• Measure vital signs and document medical history.
• Prepare rooms and stock supplies for procedures.
• Perform point-of-care testing (flu, strep, UA, ECG, hCG).
• Process co-pays and schedule appointments.
• Maintain medical records and scanning of charts.
• Answer calls and manage front desk tasks.
• Open/close duties and ensure facility security.

Skills

Typing quickly

Computer literacy

Microsoft Word

Excel

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assisting Program preferred

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

ECG equipment

Job description

You’re more valuable than ever – And that’s just how we’ll make you feel.Northwell, 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 NYC, Long Island and Westchester regions.At Northwell-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: $18.50- $27.25This position offers monthly incentive pay based on performance metricsJob RequirementsEducationHigh School Diploma requiredGraduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferredPhlebotomy and EKG experience preferredWork ExperienceMedical Assistant experience preferredFront Desk experience preferredRequired CertificationsBasic Life Support (BLS) required at the time of hire, obtained through the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).Essential FunctionsConduct 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 visitPerform 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 correspondenceEnsure reception is well maintainedConduct 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 RequiredBasic Medical Assistant dutiesAbility to type quickly, basic computer knowledgeProficient in Microsoft Word and ExcelDetail oriented, able to rely on experience and judgment to perform a variety of tasks, participate on a team, and accomplish goalsExceptional written and verbal communication skillsAble to interact and treat all persons with fairness, respect and sensitivity to cultural/social difference#INDCSSet up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!All qualified persons are granted an equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, medical condition, family care leave status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status. The company will comply with all fair employment laws in each of the jurisdictions where we conduct business.