Certified Medical Assistant - Wappinger Falls

GoHealth Urgent Care • Wappingers Falls, NY

189d • $17 - $25

About The Position

Nuvance Health, one of the nation's leading health care providers, and GoHealth Urgent Care, an on-demand consumer-centric care company, are operating urgent care centers across the Hudson Valley / Western Connecticut regions. At Nuvance-GoHealth Urgent Care, we place the needs of our patients first - by providing an effortless patient experience, a welcoming culture of care and seamless integration with market-leading health systems and our communities. We would love for you to become a member of our team! The Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of an urgent care provider.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred.
• Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Front Desk experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at the time of hire, obtained through the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).
• One of the following certifications is required (or must obtain within 15 months of hire): CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, NRCMA.
• CPOE certification for order entry is required within two weeks of start date and must be kept active in lieu of MA certification within the first 15 months of hire.
• In lieu of an approved MA Certification, we will also accept the following certifications at the time of hire: Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing or LPN or RN, EMT, CNA.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to type quickly, basic computer knowledge.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Detail oriented, able to rely on experience and judgment to perform a variety of tasks, participate on a team, and accomplish goals.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to interact and treat all persons with fairness, respect and sensitivity to cultural/social difference.

Responsibilities

• Manages the check-in and registration process.
• Interviews patients and measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height).
• Records information on patients' charts.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Conducts patient registration, which includes securing required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verification of insurance and patient eligibility.
• Processes co-pays and schedules patient appointments for assigned center.
• Coordinates provider referrals to assigned Specialist.
• Answers patient questions regarding their care and keeps them informed of their status.
• Informs technical staff of patient flow.
• Prepares patients for examination, which includes conducting interviews to verify patient information, record medical history; confirm purpose of visit.
• Performs preliminary physical tests (blood pressure, weight, temperature, etc.) for vital signs and escalates critical cases to provider as needed.
• Conducts point of care testing as needed (i.e., flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG); and provides patient information to provider.
• Responsible for stocking supplies and maintenance of exam rooms, front desk, and reception area; ensures providers have medical supplies needed.
• Completes order sheets to maintain supply inventory levels; regularly checks expiration dates on supplies.
• Responsible for maintenance of medical records and scanning charts to patient files.
• Answers phone calls, collects and sorts daily incoming and outgoing postal correspondence.
• Ensures reception is well maintained.
• Conducts courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up.
• Performs opening and closing duties, which includes cashing out, end-of-day communication, and securing the building.
• Follows operating instructions to perform and document daily controls and calibration of equipment; maintains Quality Assurance/Quality Control logs for equipment troubleshoot breakdowns, performs preventive maintenance, and submits repair tickets as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hourly rate: $17.50- $25.50.
• Bonus eligible up to $600/month.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees