Urgent Care Medical Assistant - Fast-Paced & Patient-Focused

GoHealth Urgent Care; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Performance-based incentive program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

GoHealth Urgent Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to support both clinical and front desk operations across multiple sites in Northern Virginia. You will work closely with providers to ensure efficient patient flow and a welcoming environment while delivering high-quality care.

The role requires 1 year of MA experience and a current BLS credential, with MA certification encouraged or obtained within 12 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; MA certification preferred or obtained within 12 months.
• At least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience; Basic Life Support required at hire.
• Experience with front desk tasks, patient registration, co-pays, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and collect demographic, insurance, and eligibility data.
• Process co-pays and assist with scheduling of appointments.
• Prepare patients for examination and document medical history in the chart.
• Measure vital signs: BP, pulse, temperature, height and weight.
• Perform point-of-care tests and report results to providers.
• Draw blood and prepare samples for lab analysis.
• Maintain exam rooms and monitor inventory; support front desk duties.
• Document accurately in the medical record and ensure accessibility.
• Handle phone calls, patient communication, and follow-up as needed.
• Complete opening/closing duties including cash reconciliation.

Skills

Medical Assistant experience

BLS certification

Front desk / patient registration

Vital signs measurement

Phlebotomy / specimen handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

MA Certification (CCMA/CMA/RMA/NCMA/NRCMA)

Job description

GoHealth Urgent Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to support both clinical and front desk operations across multiple sites in Northern Virginia. You will work closely with providers to ensure efficient patient flow and a welcoming environment while delivering high-quality care.

The role requires 1 year of MA experience and a current BLS credential, with MA certification encouraged or obtained within 12 months.