GoHealth Urgent Care

Joint-venture urgent care platform with systems

Medical Assistant

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNaugatuck, CT, USA$20 - $24.25 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma is required.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association is required at hire.
For candidates with under one year of Medical Assistant experience, one approved Medical Assistant certification is required at hire: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (NHA), Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA), Registered Medical Assistant (AMT), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT), or Nationally Registered Medical Assistant (National Association for Health Professionals).
In lieu of an approved Medical Assistant certification, candidates may qualify with at least one year of work experience as a Medical Assistant in a hospital or urgent care setting, or at least one year of phlebotomist experience.
In lieu of an approved Medical Assistant certification, candidates may qualify with graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, LPN or RN status, Emergency Medical Technician certification through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, or Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
Candidates without an approved Medical Assistant certification at hire must obtain one within 15 months of their start date to remain eligible for continued employment as a Certified Medical Assistant.
CPOE certification for order entry is required within two weeks of the start date.
Basic Medical Assistant skills are required.
Ability to type quickly and basic computer knowledge are required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
Ability to use experience and judgment to perform varied tasks, participate on a team, and accomplish goals is required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
Ability to interact with all persons fairly, respectfully, and sensitively toward cultural and social differences is required.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient registration, secure required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verify insurance and patient eligibility.
Process copayments and schedule patient appointments for the assigned center.
Coordinate provider referrals to the assigned specialist.
Answer patient questions about their care and keep them 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 measuring vital signs, and escalate critical cases to the provider as needed.
Conduct point-of-care testing as needed, including flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, and HCG testing, and provide the results to the provider.
Stock supplies and maintain examination rooms, the front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have necessary medical supplies.
Complete order sheets to maintain supply inventory 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.
Keep the reception area well maintained.
Conduct courtesy follow-up calls for patients.
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.
Assist in examining and treating patients under the direction of an urgent care provider; manage check-in and registration, interview patients, measure vital signs, record information in patient charts, draw and collect blood samples, prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, and prepare treatment rooms.

Desired Qualifications

Graduation from a Medical Assisting Program is preferred.
Medical Assistant experience is preferred.
Front Desk experience is preferred.

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

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!

Market-leading benefits include:

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

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. Draws and collects blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.

Compensation
Base Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.25 per hour
The range above reflects the good-faith salary range the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on experience, skills, education, certifications, geographic location, and other business-related factors.

Job Requirements

Education

High School Diploma required

Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred

Work Experience

Medical Assistant experience preferred

Front Desk experience preferred

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

Candidates who do not hold an approved Medical Assistant certification at the time of hire must obtain one within 15 months of their start date to remain eligible for continued employment as a Certified Medical Assistant.

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.

Essential Functions

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.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

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

Note: this job description is not inclusive of all the duties of the position. You may be asked by leaders to perform other duties. Management reserves the right to revise this position description at any time.

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About the Company

GoHealth Urgent Care

Joint-venture urgent care platform with systems

GoHealth Urgent Care builds a network of urgent care centers through joint venture partnerships with established health systems to provide on-demand, walk-in medical care. It combines physical clinics with a digital front door, offering omnichannel access via virtual visits, online check-in, and real-time wait times, along with on-site services such as X-rays, labs, vaccinations, and physicals. The platform uses data analytics and AI to optimize location strategy and operations while delivering a seamless patient journey akin to ordering a ride. What sets GoHealth apart is its integration with health system partners, leveraging their clinical expertise and community presence to extend reach, improve access, and reduce costs. Its goal is to lower costs, enhance access to quality care, and improve patient experience by acting as the accessible entry point to the broader healthcare ecosystem for the communities it serves.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
Founded: 2013

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