Urgent Care Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Front Desk

GoHealth Urgent Care; Fairview (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Health-GoHealth Urgent Care in the Portland area is seeking a Medical Assistant to support examination and treatment under urgent care providers. You will manage check-in, interview patients, measure vital signs, and prepare specimens for analysis.

Essential duties include patient registration, co-pay processing, referrals coordination, and maintaining medical records. Strong communication and computer skills are essential in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred.
• Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Front Desk experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient registration, including paperwork and insurance verification.
• Process co-pays and schedule appointments for the center.
• Coordinate referrals to Specialists and inform patients of status.
• Prepare patients for examination and record medical history.
• Perform preliminary vital signs and escalate critical cases.
• Conduct point-of-care testing (flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, hCG).
• Stock supplies and maintain exam rooms, front desk, and reception area.
• Maintain medical records and scan charts to patient files.
• Handle daily communications and reception duties.
• Complete opening/closing duties and cash handling.

Skills

Typing speed

Computer literacy

Verbal communication

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assisting Program

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Legacy Health-GoHealth Urgent Care in the Portland area is seeking a Medical Assistant to support examination and treatment under urgent care providers. You will manage check-in, interview patients, measure vital signs, and prepare specimens for analysis.

Essential duties include patient registration, co-pay processing, referrals coordination, and maintaining medical records. Strong communication and computer skills are essential in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.