Medical Assistant (Full Time) Danbury, CT

GoHealth Urgent Care

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Danbury, Connecticut

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant supports urgent care providers by managing patient registration, interviewing patients, and recording vital signs. They are also responsible for performing point-of-care testing, maintaining exam rooms, and managing medical records.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma and are comfortable performing basic medical assistant duties, including patient registration, vital signs measurement, and preparing treatment rooms. You should also possess strong computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and excellent communication abilities.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Medical Assisting

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job Description

You’re more valuable than ever – And that’s just how we’ll make you feel.

Northwell Health, 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 Hudson Valley / Western Connecticut regions. 

At Northwell-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! 

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.
 Hourly rate: $17.50- $25.50Bonus eligible up to $600/month
Job Requirements
 Education
  • High School Diploma required
  • Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred
Work Experience
  • Medical Assistant experience preferred
  • Front Desk experience preferred
     

Required Licenses/Certifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required at the time of hire, obtained through the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).
    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

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    All 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 here. https://www.gohealthuc.com/privacy-policy

    GoHealth Urgent Care

    GoHealth partners with innovative and award-winning health systems to simplify and improve the way customers across the U.S. access high-quality healthcare for non-life-threatening conditions. Its on-demand care platform serves as the physical- and digital-front door to its 12 prominent health system partners and the communities they serve across 16 states, providing seamless access to care for more than 50% of Americans. GoHealth’s unique partnership model, consumer-centric approach and technology focus enables effortless, personalized, and connected on-demand care at nearly 400 co-branded neighborhood centers across the nation. Whenever follow-up treatment is needed, GoHealth’s connected care model provides customers with seamless same- and next-day access to robust networks of expert primary, specialty, and emergency care providers. GoHealth is committed to increasing access to quality care across the country, expanding inclusivity and removing barriers to wellness for all people.
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