Medical Assistant- Per Diem

GoHealth Urgent Care; Terryville (NY); In loco; USD 25.000 - 38.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Monthly incentive pay

Descrizione del lavoro

GoHealth Urgent Care in New York seeks a Medical Assistant to support urgent care providers by performing patient intake, vital signs, basic tests, and room preparation. This role includes scheduling, insurance verification, and coordinating referrals to specialty services.

The position offers an hourly rate with monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics; BLS certification is required at hire. High school diploma and MA program preferred.

Competenze

• High School Diploma required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred.
• Phlebotomy and EKG experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Register patients at check-in and verify insurance information.
• Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments.
• Coordinate referrals to Specialists and assist providers.
• Prepare patients for examination and record medical histories.
• Perform basic vital signs and point-of-care testing as needed.
• Maintain exam rooms and front desk supplies and records.
• Document daily office workflows and ensure accurate medical records.

Conoscenze

Basic Medical Assistant duties

Typing speed

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Formazione

High School Diploma

Medical Assisting Program

Phlebotomy and EKG experience

Descrizione del lavoro

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- $27.25

This position offers monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics

Job Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma required
• Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred
• Phlebotomy and EKG experience preferred

Work Experience

• Medical Assistant experience preferred
• Front Desk experience preferred

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at the time of hire, obtained through the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).

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 escalated 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

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.