Full-Time

Medical Assistant

GoHealth Urgent Care

GoHealth Urgent Care

1,001-5,000 employees

Joint-venture urgent care platform with systems

Compensation Overview

$17/hr

Uniontown, PA, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Requirements
  • High School Diploma is required
  • Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred
  • Medical Assistant experience preferred
  • Front desk or patient registration experience preferred
  • BLS certification required at time of hire (American Red Cross or American Heart Association)
  • Candidates with less than one year of Medical Assistant experience must hold one of the following certifications: CCMA – Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (NHA); CMA – Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA); RMA – Registered Medical Assistant (AMT); NCMA – National Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT); NRCMA – Nationally Registered Medical Assistant (NAHP)
  • In lieu of a Medical Assistant certification, we will also accept: 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience in a hospital or urgent care setting; 1+ years of phlebotomy experience; Graduate of an accredited nursing program (LPN or RN); EMT – Emergency Medical Technician; Paramedic; CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Candidates without an MA certification must obtain one within 15 months of hire
  • CPOE certification for order entry is required within two weeks of start date
Responsibilities
  • Register patients and verify insurance and documentation
  • Schedule appointments and process co-pays
  • Prepare patients for examination and record medical history
  • Perform vital signs and preliminary patient assessments
  • Conduct point-of-care testing (flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG)
  • Assist providers with patient care and procedures
  • Maintain exam rooms, supplies, and medical records
  • Answer patient questions and coordinate referrals
  • Perform opening/closing duties and maintain equipment quality checks
  • Support a safe, organized, and patient-centered clinical environment
  • All other duties as assigned
  • 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.

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

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2013

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expanded from 200 to nearly 400 centers in three years, demonstrating rapid scaling capability.
  • Serves over 3 million patients annually with 90% same-day or next-day booking rates.
  • Strategic leadership additions including CFO, CMO, and regional presidents position company for sustained growth.

What critics are saying

  • Poor employee retention in Bay Area due to 1.5–2.2 star ratings versus UCSF Health competitors.
  • LA County health centers undercut pricing with extended hours and no-cost uninsured options.
  • Rapid expansion into 400 centers risks operational dilution and partner relationship strain.

What makes GoHealth Urgent Care unique

  • Deeply integrated joint venture model with 12 leading health systems nationwide.
  • Proprietary technology platform enabling seamless omnichannel patient experience across virtual and physical centers.
  • Data-driven operations using machine learning and custom AI models to optimize market strategy and center performance.

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Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Generous PTO: starting at208 hours annually

Flexible scheduling options

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Company News

Modern Healthcare
Aug 21st, 2024
People on the Move

GoHealth Urgent Care, headquartered in Atlanta, named Drew Casselberry vice president of Revenue Cycle Performance and Partnerships.

Modern Healthcare
Aug 5th, 2024
People on the Move

GoHealth Urgent Care named clinical leader Betsy Koickel, M.D., as its next chief medical officer.

Modern Healthcare
May 1st, 2024
People on the Move

Manny Singh, a healthcare industry leader for more than 15 years, was named regional president of GoHealth Urgent Care.

Business Wire
Feb 15th, 2024
Experity Announces Recipients Of Limelight Awards At 2024 Urgent Care Connect Conference

MACHESNEY PARK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Experity, the national leader in on-demand healthcare solutions, announced the winners of the 2024 Limelight Awards at its Urgent Care Connect conference (UCC) in Austin, Texas. The third annual award program recognizes dynamic urgent care industry leaders who are dedicated to transforming the space and the communities they serve through innovative, impactful, patient-centric approaches to on-demand healthcare delivery. Winners were recognized during the annual conference hosted by Experity, the largest for the on-demand healthcare industry. UCC provides U.S. urgent care leaders and operators with a forum to discuss strategies, experiences, and ongoing challenges in the industry, with the goal of strengthening the healthcare ecosystem. “In our third year of hosting Urgent Care Connect and the Limelight Awards, we’re honored to recognize these influential, highly skilled urgent care leaders for continuing to positively impact their communities and the industry overall,” said David Stern, CEO, Experity

PR Newswire
Jan 8th, 2024
Gohealth Urgent Care Expands Leadership Team, Marks New Growth Era

Industry leader GoHealth to enhance connected care model, expand access to on-demand careATLANTA, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GoHealth Urgent Care announced today a leadership team expansion to enable its next stage of growth. The company plans to launch new health system partnerships and open its 300th center in 2024, its 10th year."Our mission is to create a healthcare experience that is effortless, connected and personal, and we are determined to continue to deliver on that mission as we scale and grow," said Todd Latz, chief executive officer (CEO), GoHealth Urgent Care. "With these changes and additions to our executive team, we are tapping highly successful leaders to deepen our relationships with health system partners, maximize our financial growth and strengthen our essential human connections with our customers."Heading into its next phase of growth, the company augmented its executive team with two newly created roles that have been filled by current GoHealth executives, Tom Oram and Paula Blomquist. Their substantial experience with partner and customer success will immediately impact innovation and advancement in 2024 and beyond. GoHealth also added Brian Koppy, a seasoned finance executive, to the team in late 2023 as chief financial officer (CFO)