Urgent Care Medical Assistant — Fast-Paced Patient Care

Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell-GoHealth Urgent Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to support urgent care operations in the NYC region. The role involves assisting exam procedures, managing patient check‑in, interviewing patients, and recording vital signs.

Responsibilities include room preparation, specimen collection, processing co‑pays, scheduling, and coordinating referrals. BLS certification is required at hire; phlebotomy and EKG experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• Graduate of Medical Assisting Program preferred
• Phlebotomy and EKG experience preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire
• Medical Assistant experience preferred
• Front Desk experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment of patients under the provider's direction.
• Manage check‑in and registration, interview patients, and record information.
• Measure vital signs and document on patient charts.
• Prepare treatment rooms and assist with specimen collection.
• Process co-pays and schedule appointments for the center.
• Maintain medical records and scan charts to patient files.

Skills

Typing speed

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assisting Program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Northwell-GoHealth Urgent Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to support urgent care operations in the NYC region. The role involves assisting exam procedures, managing patient check‑in, interviewing patients, and recording vital signs.

Responsibilities include room preparation, specimen collection, processing co‑pays, scheduling, and coordinating referrals. BLS certification is required at hire; phlebotomy and EKG experience are a plus.