Urgent Care Medical Assistant (Temp) – Front Desk & Vitals

GoHealth Urgent Care; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Health-GoHealth Urgent Care in the Portland area is seeking a Medical Assistant to support urgent care operations. You will register patients, collect insurance information, take vital signs, perform point-of-care tests, and help prepare examination rooms while coordinating with providers.

Responsibilities include front-desk tasks, medical record keeping, and assisting with daily workflows. A High School Diploma is required; MA certification or nursing credentials are accepted per policy,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred
• Medical Assistant experience preferred
• Front Desk experience preferred
• BLS certification required at time of hire
• MA certifications: CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, or NRCMA
• Alternative certifications accepted: Nursing/LPN/RN, EMT, CNA

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient registration and verify insurance.
• Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments.
• Coordinate provider referrals to an assigned Specialist.
• Answer patient questions and keep them informed of status.
• Prepare patients for examination and record medical history.
• Perform vital signs and conduct point-of-care testing as needed.
• Maintain medical records and scanning charts.
• Open/close duties including cash handling and building security.
• Ensure reception and exam rooms are stocked and clean.

Skills

Medical Assistant duties

Typing quickly

MS Word

MS Excel

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assisting Program

Job description

Legacy Health-GoHealth Urgent Care in the Portland area is seeking a Medical Assistant to support urgent care operations. You will register patients, collect insurance information, take vital signs, perform point-of-care tests, and help prepare examination rooms while coordinating with providers.

Responsibilities include front-desk tasks, medical record keeping, and assisting with daily workflows. A High School Diploma is required; MA certification or nursing credentials are accepted per policy,