Urgent Care Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Front Desk

True North Urgent Care, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell-GoHealth Urgent Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to support examination and treatment under urgent care providers. You will handle patient check-in, interview patients, measure vital signs, and prepare specimens for lab analysis.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, Medical Assisting Program preferred, BLS at hire, and phlebotomy/EKG experience preferred. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in our fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Graduate of Medical Assisting Program preferred.
• Phlebotomy and ECG experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient registration, verify insurance and eligibility.
• Assist in examination and treatment under provider direction.
• Measure vital signs and document medical history.
• Prepare rooms and stock supplies for procedures.
• Perform point-of-care testing (flu, strep, UA, ECG, hCG).
• Process co-pays and schedule appointments.
• Maintain medical records and scanning of charts.
• Answer calls and manage front desk tasks.
• Open/close duties and ensure facility security.

Skills

Typing quickly

Computer literacy

Microsoft Word

Excel

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assisting Program preferred

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

ECG equipment

Job description

Northwell-GoHealth Urgent Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to support examination and treatment under urgent care providers. You will handle patient check-in, interview patients, measure vital signs, and prepare specimens for lab analysis.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, Medical Assisting Program preferred, BLS at hire, and phlebotomy/EKG experience preferred. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in our fast-paced environment.