Urgent Care Medical Assistant - Temp Contract

Gohealth-Urgent-Care; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary contract (up to 3 months)

Job summary

Legacy Health-GoHealth Urgent Care in the Portland area is seeking a Medical Assistant to support urgent care providers with patient intake, vital signs, and basic testing. You will prepare examination rooms, assist with point-of-care tests, and help with charting and administrative tasks.

The role requires a High School diploma, MA program completion preferred, and BLS certification on hire; MA certifications or nursing credentials are also acceptable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; MA program preferred.
• BLS certification required at hire (ARC or AHA).
• MA certification (CCMA/CMA/RMA/NCMA/NRCMA) or equivalent accepted.
• Front Desk experience preferred; Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and verify insurance and eligibility.
• Process co-pays and schedule appointments.
• Coordinate provider referrals to specialists.
• Take vitals and perform interim physical tests (BP, weight, temp).
• Conduct point-of-care testing (flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG).
• Maintain exam rooms and supplies; keep medical records up to date.
• Answer calls and support front desk operations; handle emails and mail.

Skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Typing speed

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assisting Program

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Legacy Health-GoHealth Urgent Care in the Portland area is seeking a Medical Assistant to support urgent care providers with patient intake, vital signs, and basic testing. You will prepare examination rooms, assist with point-of-care tests, and help with charting and administrative tasks.

The role requires a High School diploma, MA program completion preferred, and BLS certification on hire; MA certifications or nursing credentials are also acceptable.