Urgent Care Medical Assistant — Growth & Benefits

Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks paid time off

Monthly bonus program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

GoHealth Urgent Care in North Carolina is seeking a Medical Assistant to support urgent care providers with clinical and administrative tasks, including patient intake, vitals, testing, and EMR documentation.

The role emphasizes patient-focused care in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for career growth and a competitive compensation package including a monthly bonus program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire (AHA or ARC)
• Certification Requirements (for candidates with less than 3 years of MA experience)
• One of the following certifications is required: CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, NRCMA
• Certification Alternatives: Experience-Based Pathway (no MA certification at hire) with 3 years MA experience incl Hospital/ ER/ Urgent Care
• Alternative Credentials Accepted at Time of Hire: Nursing Program grad, LPN, RN, EMT, Paramedic, CNA

Responsibilities

• Register patients, verify insurance, and collect co-pays
• Schedule appointments and coordinate referrals
• Respond to patient inquiries and provide care status updates
• Record medical history and obtain vital signs
• Perform point-of-care testing (flu, strep, ECG) and phlebotomy/injections
• Update EMR and scan documents

Skills

Medical assistant duties

Typing

Microsoft Word

Excel

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assisting Program preferred

Tools

EMR software

Job description

GoHealth Urgent Care in North Carolina is seeking a Medical Assistant to support urgent care providers with clinical and administrative tasks, including patient intake, vitals, testing, and EMR documentation.

The role emphasizes patient-focused care in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for career growth and a competitive compensation package including a monthly bonus program.