Urgent Care Medical Assistant — Front Desk & Patient Care

GoHealth Urgent Care; Vernon (Wyoming County); On-site; USD 48,216,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly incentive pay

Job summary

GoHealth Urgent Care is hiring a Medical Assistant to support our urgent care centers. The role completes patient intake, assists clinicians, and ensures smooth patient flow in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma, Medical Assisting program completion, and BLS. MA certification is preferred or must be obtained within 15 months if not held at hire, with CPOE certification within two weeks of start date.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Graduate of Medical Assisting Program preferred.
• Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Front desk or patient registration experience preferred.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.
• Certification / Equivalent Experience: CCMA CMA RMA NCMA NRCMA or NAHP required if MA certs not held.
• Candidates without MA certification must obtain one within 15 months of hire.
• CPOE certification for order entry required within two weeks of start date.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and verify insurance and documentation
• Schedule appointments and process co-pays
• Prepare patients for examination and record medical history
• Perform vital signs and preliminary patient assessments
• Conduct point-of-care testing (flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG)
• Assist providers with patient care and procedures
• Maintain exam rooms, supplies, and medical records
• Answer patient questions and coordinate referrals
• Perform opening/closing duties and maintain equipment quality checks

Skills

Medical experience

Front desk experience

BLS certification

Phlebotomy experience

EMT/Paramedic background

CNA/PCT background

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assisting program graduate

MA certification (CCMA/AAMA/RMA/NCMA/NRCMA)

Job description

GoHealth Urgent Care is hiring a Medical Assistant to support our urgent care centers. The role completes patient intake, assists clinicians, and ensures smooth patient flow in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma, Medical Assisting program completion, and BLS. MA certification is preferred or must be obtained within 15 months if not held at hire, with CPOE certification within two weeks of start date.