Medical Assistant

Description Position at Northwell Health GoHealth Urgent Care ***We are hiring for Full Time Medical Assistants in our: Westchester Urgent Care Centers!Dobbs FerryTarrytown Yorktown HeightsNew Rochelle***Must be able to work 12 hour shifts and alternating weekends***Pay Range: $17.50hr. - $26.00hr. (range based off experience) FT (30+hours) Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceDisability InsuranceLife insurance401KFlexible SchedulesPaid Time offPaid TrainingThe salary range andor hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered for this position at the time of this job ad and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary andor hourly rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, budgets, and internal equity) EXCELLENT BONUS PROGRAM: You are eligible to receive the earned incentive bonus of up to $600.00 per month which is based on center metrics and customer satisfaction scores for your worked location(s).At 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. The Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of an urgent care provider. Manages the check-in and registration process, interview patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and 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.Essential FunctionsRegister patients, verify insurance, and process co-pays.Schedule appointments and coordinate specialist referrals.Answer patient inquiries and update them on care form staff of patient flow and assist with patient preparation.Record medical history, take vitals, and escalate critical cases.Perform point-of-care testing (e.g., flu, strep, ECG).Perform phlebotomy and administer injections as needed.Maintain exam rooms, stock supplies, and manage inventory.Update medical records and scan documents.Answer phone calls and handle mail.Perform patient follow-up and maintain reception area.Handle openingclosing duties, cash out, and secure the building.Conduct daily equipment checks and submit repair tickets.Perform additional duties as assigned.Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities RequiredBasic Medical Assistant dutiesAbility to type quickly, basic computer knowledgeProficient in Microsoft Word and ExcelDetail oriented, able to rely on experience and judgment to perform a variety of tasks, participate on a team, and accomplish goalsExceptional written and verbal communication skillsAble to interact and treat all persons with fairness, respect and sensitivity to culturalsocial differenceRequirements:High School Diploma requiredGraduate of Medical Assisting Program preferred.Basic Life Support (BLS) and one of the following certifications is required 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)Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing or LPN or RNEMT - Emergency Medical Technician (verified through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians)CNA - Certified Nursing AssistantOur positions offer: Career Advancement Opportunities with Leadership positions available in Center Operations as well as Clinical EducationEMR trainingDirect mentoring relationships with providers and market leadershipCompetitive compensation & monthly bonuses5-Weeks Paid Time OffFull suite of comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, shortlong term disability, life insurance and 401(K) with employer matchingGoForward: When you join our collaborative teams, you can rest assured that your career growth and satisfaction will be handled with the same care that we put into growing our organization. Our modern facilities and innovations will help elevate the way you practice. And, you'll have more opportunities to expand your professional experience and utilize your advanced clinical training.

Created: 2025-01-10