Medical Assistant Float

GoHealth Urgent Care; Town of Carmel (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in urgent care is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join its team. In this role, you will manage patient check-ins, measure vital signs, and assist in examinations under the guidance of healthcare providers. The position offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on patient care. With competitive hourly rates and a bonus structure, this is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about healthcare. Join a team that values patient experience and offers a supportive culture, ensuring you feel valued every day.

Benefits

Bonus eligible up to $600/month

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Medical Assisting Program preferred.
• Experience as a Medical Assistant or Front Desk preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient check-in and registration processes efficiently.
• Prepare treatment rooms and assist in patient examinations.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Communication Skills

Basic Medical Assistant Duties

Detail Oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assisting Program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

You’re more valuable than ever – And that’s just how we’ll make you feel.

Nuvance Health, 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 Hudson Valley / Western Connecticut regions.
At Nuvance-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. Responsibilities include:

1. Manage the check-in and registration process.
2. Interview patients and measure vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height).
3. Record information on patients' charts.
4. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
5. Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.

Hourly rate: $17.50- $25.50
Bonus eligible up to $600/month

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 (or must obtain within 15 months 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)

Additionally, CPOE certification for order entry is required within two weeks of start date and must be kept active in lieu of MA certification within the first 15 months of hire.
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 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