Medical Assistant Sign On Bonus

GoHealth Urgent Care • Avon, CT

2d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Hartford HealthCare, 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 Connecticut area. At Hartford HealthCare-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!

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:
• Under one year of Medical Assistant experience requires one of the following Certifications at the time of hire:
• 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
• Additionally, 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, interview patients, measure vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and record information on patients' charts.
• Draws and collects blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Conduct patient registration, which includes securing required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verification of insurance and patient eligibility.
• Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments for assigned center.
• Coordinate provider referrals to assigned Specialist.
• Answer patient questions regarding their care and keep them informed of their status.
• Inform technical staff of patient flow.
• Prepare patients for examination, which includes conducting interviews to verify patient information, record medical history; confirm purpose of visit.
• Perform preliminary physical test (blood pressure, weight, temperature, etc.) for vital signs and escalate critical cases to provider as needed.
• Conduct point of care testing as needed (i.e., flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG); and provide patient information to provider.
• Responsible for stocking supplies and maintenance of exam rooms, front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have medical supplies needed.
• Responsible for completing order sheets to maintain supply inventory levels; regularly check expiration dates on supplies.
• Responsible for maintenance of medical records and scanning charts to patient files.
• Answer phone calls, collect and sort daily incoming and outgoing postal correspondence.
• Ensure reception is well maintained.
• Conduct courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up.
• Perform opening and closing duties, which includes cashing out, end-of-day communication, and securing the building.
• Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily controls and calibration of equipment; maintain Quality Assurance/Quality Control logs for equipment troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching
• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health
• Generous Paid time off
• This position offers monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics
• Growth opportunities
• Sign on bonus up to $3,500 for external candidates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED