Certified Medical Assistant; Nassau

Certified Medical Assistant (Central) Nassau County - GoHealth Urgent Care

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Northwell, one of the nation's leading health care providers, and GoHealth Urgent Care, an on-demand consumer‑centric care company, operate urgent care centers across the NYC, Long Island and Westchester 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, interviews patients, measures vital signs (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 – $26.00

Bonus eligible up to $600 per month

• 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). One of the following certifications is required at the time of hire:
  • 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 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 (NREMT)
  • CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant

• Conduct patient registration, including securing required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verification of insurance and patient eligibility.
• Process co‑pays and schedule patient appointments for the assigned center.
• Coordinate provider referrals to assigned specialists.
• Answer patient questions regarding their care and keep them informed of their status.
• Inform technical staff of patient flow.
• Prepare patients for examination, including conducting interviews to verify patient information, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit.
• Perform preliminary physical tests (blood pressure, weight, temperature, etc.) for vital signs and elevate critical cases to provider as needed.
• Conduct point‑of‑care testing as needed (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 necessary medical supplies.
• 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 include cashing out, end‑of‑day communication, and securing the building.
• Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily controls and calibration of equipment; maintain QA/QC logs for equipment, troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

• 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 differences.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

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.