Medical Assistant - Sign on Bonus $3,500

Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching

Employee assistance and wellness

Generous Paid time off

Bonus: Up to $600/month

Growth opportunities

Sign on bonus up to $3,500 for extern.

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth Urgent Care in Connecticut is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in urgent care settings, handling registration, vitals, phlebotomy prep, and front-desk duties to ensure a smooth patient experience.

We offer competitive hourly wages ($20.00–$24.25) with benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for growth. Certifications and MA program completion are preferred, with multiple pathways to certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire.
• CPOE certification within two weeks of start date.
• One of the following MA Certifications is required: CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, NRCMA.
• In lieu of MA Certification, 1+ year MA in hospital/urgent care or 1+ year phlebotomy experience.
• Graduate of Nursing/LPN/RN or EMT or CNA also acceptable.
• Must obtain MA certification within 15 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient registration, including paperwork and insurance verification.
• Process co-pays and schedule appointments.
• Coordinate provider referrals to specialists.
• Answer patient questions and inform patients of status.
• Prepare patients for examination and record medical history.
• Perform preliminary physical measurements (BP, height, weight) and elevate critical cases.
• Conduct point of care testing (e.g., flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG).
• Stock supplies and maintain exam rooms and front desk areas.
• Maintain medical records and scan charts to patient files.
• Answer calls and manage daily mail and correspondence.
• Ensure reception area is well maintained.
• Conduct courtesy follow-ups for patient follow-up.

Skills

Front desk experience

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assisting Program

Tools

MA Certifications (CCMA CMA RMA NCMA NRCMA)

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.

Hartford HealthCare, 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 Connecticut area.

At Hartford HealthCare-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!

Market-leading benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching
• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health
• Generous Paid time off
• Bonus: Up to $600/month
• Growth opportunities
• Sign on bonus up to $3,500 for external candidates

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. Draws and collects blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.

Compensation

Base Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.25 per hour

The range above reflects the good-faith salary range the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on experience, skills, education, certifications, geographic location, and other business-related factors.

Job Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma required
• Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred

Work Experience

• Medical Assistant experience preferred
• Front Desk experience preferred

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

Certifications Required

One of the following Certifications is Required:

Under one year of Medical Assistant experience requires one of the following Certifications at the time 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 one of the following:

• 1+ years of working experience as a Medical Assistant in a Hospital or Urgent Care Setting, OR
• 1+ years of working phlebotomist experience

Candidates who do not hold an approved Medical Assistant certification at the time of hire must obtain one within 15 months of their start date to remain eligible for continued employment as a Certified Medical Assistant.

In lieu of an approved MA Certification, we will also accept one of the following 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

Additionally, CPOE certification for order entry is required within two weeks of start date.

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 d