Urgent Care Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Front Desk

GoHealth Urgent Care; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

GoHealth Urgent Care at Memorial Hermann in Houston, TX is hiring a Medical Assistant to support urgent care operations. You will assist with patient check-in, vital signs, room preparation, and specimen collection, while coordinating referrals and maintaining patient records.

A high school diploma and MA program are preferred, with BLS required at hire. Proficiency in MS Word/Excel and strong communication skills are essential, and prior front desk experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; MA program preferred.
• Certifications: BLS required at hire; MA credentials preferred.
• Experience in medical assisting and front desk duties encouraged.
• Proficiency with basic computer tools (Word/Excel) and patient data entry.
• Able to perform vital signs, specimen collection, and room preparation.

Responsibilities

• Register patients, verify paperwork and insurance, and collect co-pays.
• Measure vital signs and prepare patients for examination.
• Prepare treatment rooms and stock medical supplies.
• Assist with point-of-care testing and specimen handling.
• Coordinate referrals and answer patient questions about care.
• Maintain medical records and ensure accurate charting.

Skills

Patient registration

Vital signs

Medical assisting

Excellent communication

Detail oriented

Typing speed

Front desk experience

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assisting Program

Tools

BLS certification

Point-of-care testing

ECG/Urinalysis

Job description

GoHealth Urgent Care at Memorial Hermann in Houston, TX is hiring a Medical Assistant to support urgent care operations. You will assist with patient check-in, vital signs, room preparation, and specimen collection, while coordinating referrals and maintaining patient records.

A high school diploma and MA program are preferred, with BLS required at hire. Proficiency in MS Word/Excel and strong communication skills are essential, and prior front desk experience is a plus.