Urgent Care Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Front Office

Gohealth-Urgent-Care; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

GoHealth Urgent Care in Missouri is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers, radiology staff, and patients. You will handle patient registration, vitals, and point-of-care testing while ensuring a seamless, compassionate patient experience.

Primary duties include scheduling, insurance verification, charting, and maintaining exam rooms. A strong team focus and reliable patient communication are essential for success in this fast-paced urgent care setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program preferred.
• 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience under licensed supervision within the last 3 years preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and verify insurance and eligibility.
• Process co-pays and schedule appointments.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists.
• Answer patient questions and update on care status.
• Prepare patients for examination and take vitals.
• Perform point of care tests (e.g., flu, strep, UA, ECG).
• Stock supplies and maintain exam rooms and front desk.
• Manage medical records and chart scanning.
• Handle daily cash-out and opening/closing duties.
• Document QA logs and report equipment issues.

Skills

Patient care

Registration & scheduling

Medical terminology

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Medical Assistant Program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

GoHealth Urgent Care in Missouri is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers, radiology staff, and patients. You will handle patient registration, vitals, and point-of-care testing while ensuring a seamless, compassionate patient experience.

Primary duties include scheduling, insurance verification, charting, and maintaining exam rooms. A strong team focus and reliable patient communication are essential for success in this fast-paced urgent care setting.