Urgent Care Medical Assistant PatientFocused, Bonus Eligible

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

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly incentive bonus

Job summary

UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care, LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant to support urgent care providers. You will handle patient registration, vital signs, basic testing, and charting while ensuring smooth patient flow and courtesy throughout visits.

The role requires a high school diploma (MA program preferred), and certifications or nursing/EMT options may be accepted. A strong emphasis on patient experience and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Basic Medical Assistant duties.
• Ability to type quickly and use basic computer software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to interact with diverse patients with fairness and respect.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and verify insurance information.
• Process co-pays and schedule appointments.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists.
• Prepare patients for examination and document medical history.
• Perform preliminary vital signs and basic point-of-care testing.
• Maintain exam rooms and inventory.
• Open/close duties and cash handling.
• Ensure medical records are scanned and filed.

Skills

Medical duties

Typing speed

MS Word

MS Excel

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Graduate of Medical Assisting Program preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care, LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant to support urgent care providers. You will handle patient registration, vital signs, basic testing, and charting while ensuring smooth patient flow and courtesy throughout visits.

The role requires a high school diploma (MA program preferred), and certifications or nursing/EMT options may be accepted. A strong emphasis on patient experience and teamwork is essential.