Medical Assistant Float

GoHealth Urgent Care; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-Weeks Paid Time Off

Career Advancement Opportunities

Competitive compensation & monthly bonuses

Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching

Job summary

A leading urgent care provider in Virginia is seeking a Medical Assistant Float who will assist in patient examination and treatment. You will register patients, manage medical records, and perform vital sign checks. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in medical assisting, a high school diploma and relevant certifications. This position offers opportunities for career advancement, competitive monthly bonuses, and a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, and 5 weeks of paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and verify insurance.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate referrals.
• Measure and record vital signs.
• Perform point-of-care testing.
• Maintain exam rooms and stock supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Basic Medical Assistant duties

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Proficient in Excel

Education

High School Diploma

Graduate of Medical Assisting Program

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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. Medical Assistant Float. Excellent Bonus Program. You are eligible to receive the earned incentive bonus of up to $600.00 per month which is based on center metrics and customer satisfaction scores for your worked location(s). Inova, one of the nation’s leading health care providers, and GoHealth Urgent Care, an on-demand consumer-centric care company, announced a new partnership to operate urgent care centers across the Northern Virginia area. At 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.

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, interviews 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.

Essential Functions

• Register patients, verify insurance, and process co-pays.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate specialist referrals.
• Answer patient inquiries and update them on care status.
• Inform staff of patient flow and assist with patient preparation.
• Record medical history, take vitals, and elevate critical cases.
• Perform point-of-care testing (e.g., flu, strep, ECG).
• Perform phlebotomy and administer injections as needed.
• Maintain exam rooms, stock supplies, and manage inventory.
• Update medical records and scan documents.
• Answer phone calls and handle mail.
• Perform patient follow-up and maintain reception area.
• Handle opening/closing duties, cash out, and secure the building.
• Conduct daily equipment checks and submit repair tickets.
• Perform additional 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.

Our Positions Offer

• Career Advancement Opportunities with Leadership positions available in Center Operations as well as Clinical Education.
• EMR training.
• Direct mentoring relationships with providers and market leadership.
• Competitive compensation & monthly bonuses.
• 5-Weeks Paid Time Off.
• Full suite of comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, life insurance and 401(k) with employer matching.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Graduate of Medical Assisting Program preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at the time of hire (American Red Cross or American Heart Association).
• One of the following certifications is required:
  • 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).
  • EMT – Emergency Medical Technician (verified through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians).
  • LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse.

When you join our collaborative teams, you can rest assured that your career growth and satisfaction will be handled with the same care that we put into growing our organization. Our modern facilities and innovations will help elevate the way you practice. And, you’ll have more opportunities to expand your professional experience and utilize your advanced clinical training. Set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest! If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!