Medical Assistant - Float (Temporary Contract)

Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Health-GoHealth Urgent Care in Beaverton, OR is seeking a Medical Assistant for a temporary contract up to three months. Responsibilities include patient registration, insurance verification, appointment scheduling, and basic tests under provider supervision.

Required is a High School Diploma with MA program preference; BLS certification at hire and MA credentials (CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, NRCMA) or equivalent nursing/EMT credentials. Strong communication and MS Office skills are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; MA program preferred.
• Basic Medical Assistant duties and front desk tasks expected.
• BLS certification required at time of hire; MA certs (CCMA/CMA/RMA/NCMA/NRCMA) preferred or equivalent.
• In lieu of MA certs, nursing or EMT credentials accepted at hire.
• Proficiency with MS Word/Excel and basic computer skills.
• Excellent communication and cultural sensitivity required.

Responsibilities

• Register patients, verify insurance and eligibility, collect paperwork.
• Process co-pays and schedule appointments.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists.
• Answer patient questions and update care status.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist providers during visits.
• Perform point-of-care testing as needed and document results.
• Manage supplies, inventory and chart scanning.
• Handle opening/closing tasks and maintain reception area.

Skills

Basic Medical Assistant duties

Typing

Detail oriented

Strong communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma

Graduate of Medical Assisting Program preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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

Legacy 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 Portland area.

At Legacy Health-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!

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)

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 elevate 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

This is a temporary contract assignment expected to last up to three (3) months. While continued employment beyond the contract period is not guaranteed, successful team members may be considered for future permanent full-time or part-time opportunities based on performance, business needs, and position availability.