Medical Assistant Morgantown WV

GoHealth Urgent Care•Morgantown, WV

4d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of an urgent care provider. The role supports patient registration and check-in, interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information in patient charts. It also includes collecting blood samples, preparing specimens for laboratory analysis, and preparing treatment rooms. The position supports the patient experience and daily operation of assigned urgent care centers. Duties include administrative and clinical tasks, patient communication and follow-up, supply and equipment maintenance, and opening and closing procedures. The listed hourly rate is $19.00–$24.94 based on years of experience, with monthly performance-based incentive pay. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time roles.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a hospital, primary care, emergency department, or urgent care setting, or one of the listed alternative qualifications.
At hire, or within 12 months of hire if the candidate has at least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant, one of the following certifications: CCMA (NHA); CMA (CHP); CMA (AAMA); CMA (AAH); RMA (AMT); NCMA (NCCT); NRCMA (NAHP); or ARMA.
Alternatively, graduate of an accredited school of nursing as an LPN or LVN at hire, verified through a state license; or EMT or Paramedic certification verified through state certification and/or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
CPOE certification required within 2 weeks of hire if MA certification is not obtained at hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire, obtained through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
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 varied 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 toward cultural and social differences.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient registration, collect required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verify insurance and patient eligibility.
Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments for assigned centers.
Coordinate provider referrals to assigned specialists.
Answer patient questions about their care and keep patients informed of their status.
Inform technical staff about patient flow.
Prepare patients for examination by interviewing them, verifying patient information, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of the visit.
Perform preliminary physical tests, including blood pressure, weight, and temperature; escalate critical cases to the provider as needed.
Conduct point-of-care testing as needed, including flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, and HCG tests, and provide patient information to providers.
Stock supplies and maintain exam 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 incoming and outgoing postal correspondence.
Ensure the reception area is well maintained.
Conduct courtesy callbacks 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 and quality control logs, troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.