Medical Assistant

Company: Northwell Health - GoHealth Urgent Care
Location: Staten Island
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

GoHealth Urgent Care is currently hiring for Full Time and Per diem Medical Assistants for our new center opening in Staten Island! -2935 Veterans Rd. West, Suite HStaten Island, NY 10309 -Pay Range: $17.50/hr. - $26.00/hr. (range based off experience) - -Full Time (30+hours) Benefits: - -

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life insurance
• 401K
• Flexible Schedules
• Paid Time off
• Paid TrainingThe salary range and/or 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 and/or 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 Functions
• Register patients, verify insurance, and process co-pays.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate specialist referrals.
• Answer patient inquiries and update them on care status.
• Inform 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 opening/closing 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 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 differenceOur positions offer: - - - - - - - -
• Career Advancement Opportunities with Leadership positions available in Center Operations as well as Clinical Education
• EMR training
• Direct mentoring relationships with providers and market leadership
• Competitive compensation & monthly bonuses
• 5-Weeks Paid Time Off
• Full suite of comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, life insurance and 401(K) with employer matchingRequirements:
• High School Diploma required
• Graduate of Medical Assisting Program preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at the time of hire (American Red Cross or American Heart Association)
• One of the following certifications is required (or must obtain within 15 months 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)Additionally, CPOE certification for order entry is required within two weeks of start date and must be kept active in lieu of MA certification within the first 15 months of hire.In lieu of an approved MA Certification, we will also accept the following certifications 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 AssistantGoForward: - - - - -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. - - - -#INDCSAll qualified persons are granted an equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, medical condition, family care leave status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status. The company will comply with all fair employment laws in each of the jurisdictions where we conduct business.For applicants in California, please review our California Consumer Privacy Statement About GoHealth Urgent CareGoHealth Urgent Care has outstanding career opportunities in Atlanta, the Bay Area, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Northwest Arkansas, Oklahoma City, Portland/Vancouver, Texas and Virginia. And all of these positions have one thing in common: flexibility to practice and support urgent care medicine the way it was meant to be, without the stress and bureaucracy of hierarchical organizations. With reasonable work hours that don't emotionally exhaust or burn them out, our team can balance and prioritize their professional and personal lives. Remote positions are also available.

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