Urgent Care Medical Assistant – Collaborative, Fast-Paced Team

Novant Health | GoHealth Urgent Care; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GoHealth Urgent Care in Springfield, MO seeks a Medical Assistant to support providers, radiologic staff, and patients. You will help with patient care management, organization, and communication while upholding our culture of care and commitment to accessible, quality urgent care.

Essential duties include patient registration, collecting co-pays, coordinating referrals, taking vitals, performing point-of-care testing, stocking supplies, maintaining medical records, and opening/closing duties.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program preferred
• 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience under a licensed supervisor within the last 3 years preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Medical Assistant experience preferred for Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program OR 2+ years under supervision in lieu of a program

Responsibilities

• Register patients and verify insurance and eligibility
• Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments
• Coordinate referrals to specialists
• Answer questions and keep patients informed of status
• Take vitals and prepare patients for examination
• Perform point-of-care testing (flu, strep, UA, ECG, HCG)
• Stock supplies and maintain exam rooms and reception areas
• Maintain medical records and scan charts
• Answer calls and manage daily communications
• Open/close duties including cashing out and security

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program

Job description

GoHealth Urgent Care in Springfield, MO seeks a Medical Assistant to support providers, radiologic staff, and patients. You will help with patient care management, organization, and communication while upholding our culture of care and commitment to accessible, quality urgent care.

Essential duties include patient registration, collecting co-pays, coordinating referrals, taking vitals, performing point-of-care testing, stocking supplies, maintaining medical records, and opening/closing duties.