Medical Assistant - Float (Temporary Contract)

Gohealth-Urgent-Care; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary contract (up to 3 months)

Job summary

Legacy Health-GoHealth Urgent Care in the Portland area is seeking a Medical Assistant to support urgent care providers with patient intake, vital signs, and basic testing. You will prepare examination rooms, assist with point-of-care tests, and help with charting and administrative tasks.

The role requires a High School diploma, MA program completion preferred, and BLS certification on hire; MA certifications or nursing credentials are also acceptable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; MA program preferred.
• BLS certification required at hire (ARC or AHA).
• MA certification (CCMA/CMA/RMA/NCMA/NRCMA) or equivalent accepted.
• Front Desk experience preferred; Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and verify insurance and eligibility.
• Process co-pays and schedule appointments.
• Coordinate provider referrals to specialists.
• Take vitals and perform interim physical tests (BP, weight, temp).
• Conduct point-of-care testing (flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG).
• Maintain exam rooms and supplies; keep medical records up to date.
• Answer calls and support front desk operations; handle emails and mail.

Skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Typing speed

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assisting Program

Tools

MS Word

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!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.Job RequirementsEducationHigh School Diploma requiredGraduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferredWork ExperienceMedical Assistant experience preferredFront Desk experience preferredRequired Licenses/CertificationsBasic 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 RNEMT - Emergency Medical Technician (verified through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians)CNA - Certified Nursing AssistantEssential 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 differenceThis 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.Set 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.