Medical Assistant Sign on Bonus

GoHealth Urgent Care•Wethersfield, CT

16h•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth Urgent Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team. They are committed to providing an effortless patient experience, a welcoming culture of care, and seamless integration with market-leading health systems and communities. This role offers competitive pay with monthly incentive pay, a sign-on bonus of up to $3,500 for eligible external applicants, and ongoing referral bonus opportunities. The company also provides a hands-on training and coaching program, with opportunities for career mobility within the MA field (Float, Training Coach, Team Lead, and Manager roles). Onsite managers are dedicated to supporting team members' growth.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
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: CCMA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (verified through NHA, National Healthcareer Association), CMA- Certified Medical Assistant (verified through AAMA, American Association of Medical Assistant), RMA- Registered Medical Assistant (verified through AMT, American Medical Technologists), NCMA- National Certified Medical Assistant (verified through NCCT, National Center for Competency Testing), NRCMA- Nationally Registered Medical Assistant (verified through the National Association for Health Professionals)
In lieu of an approved MA Certification, we will also accept one of the following: 1+ years of working experience as a Medical Assistant in a Hospital or Urgent Care Setting, OR 1+ years of working phlebotomist experience
In lieu of an approved MA Certification, we will also accept one of the following at the time of hire: Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing or LPN or RN, EMT - Emergency Medical Technician (verified through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians), CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
CPOE certification for order entry is required within two weeks of start date.
Basic Medical Assistant duties
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

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred
Medical Assistant experience preferred
Front Desk experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of an urgent care provider.
Manages the check-in and registration process, interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts.
Draws and collects blood samples from patients and prepares 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.
Responsible for completing 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, troubleshoots breakdowns, performs preventive maintenance, and submits repair tickets as needed.
All other duties as assigned.