Medical Assistant

GoHealth Urgent Care•Smithtown, NY

13d•$19 - $27

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of an urgent care provider. The role supports patient check-in and registration, interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information in patient charts. The Medical Assistant may also draw and collect blood samples, prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, and prepare treatment rooms for examinations. This role is with Northwell-GoHealth Urgent Care, which operates urgent care centers across the NYC, Long Island, and Westchester regions. The hourly rate is $18.50–$27.25, and the position offers monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at the time of hire, obtained through the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).
Basic Medical Assistant skills.
Ability to type quickly and basic computer knowledge.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Detail-oriented, able to use experience and judgment to perform a variety of tasks, participate on a team, and accomplish goals.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interact with and treat all persons fairly, respectfully, and sensitively to cultural and social differences.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program.
Phlebotomy and EKG experience.
Medical Assistant experience.
Front Desk experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient registration, including collecting required paperwork and insurance documentation and verifying insurance and patient eligibility.
Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments for the assigned center.
Coordinate provider referrals to assigned specialists.
Answer patient questions about their care and keep them informed about their status.
Inform technical staff about patient flow.
Prepare patients for examinations by interviewing them, verifying patient information, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of the visit.
Perform preliminary physical tests and measure vital signs, such as blood pressure, weight, and temperature; escalate critical cases to a provider as needed.
Conduct point-of-care testing as needed, including flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, and HCG tests, and provide patient information to the provider.
Stock supplies and maintain examination rooms, the front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have needed medical supplies.
Complete order sheets to maintain supply inventory levels and regularly check supply expiration dates.
Maintain medical records and scan charts to patient files.
Answer phone calls and collect and sort daily incoming and outgoing postal correspondence.
Ensure the reception area is well maintained.
Conduct courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up.
Perform opening and closing duties, including cashing out, end-of-day communication, and securing the building.
Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily equipment controls and calibration; maintain Quality Assurance/Quality Control logs, troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.