Medical Assistant
GoHealth Urgent Care, Terryville, NY, United States
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Northwell-GoHealth Urgent Care Overview
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.
Job Title & Compensation
Medical Assistant – Hourly rate: $18.50–$27.25; Bonus eligible up to $600/month.
Education
High School Diploma required
Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred
Phlebotomy and EKG experience preferred
Work Experience
Medical Assistant experience preferred
Front Desk experience preferred
Required 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, 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, and confirm purpose of visit.
Perform preliminary physical test (blood pressure, weight, temperature, etc.) for vital signs and elevate critical cases to provider as needed.
Conduct point‑of‑care testing as needed (for example, flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG) and provide patient information to provider.
Maintain supplies and equipment in exam rooms, front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have necessary medical supplies.
Complete order sheets to maintain supply inventory levels and regularly check expiration dates on supplies.
Maintain medical records and scan charts to patient files.
Answer phone calls 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 and 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 with and treat all persons with fairness, respect, and sensitivity to cultural/social differences.
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.
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Northwell-GoHealth Urgent Care Overview
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.
Job Title & Compensation
Medical Assistant – Hourly rate: $18.50–$27.25; Bonus eligible up to $600/month.
Education
High School Diploma required
Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred
Phlebotomy and EKG experience preferred
Work Experience
Medical Assistant experience preferred
Front Desk experience preferred
Required 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, 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, and confirm purpose of visit.
Perform preliminary physical test (blood pressure, weight, temperature, etc.) for vital signs and elevate critical cases to provider as needed.
Conduct point‑of‑care testing as needed (for example, flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG) and provide patient information to provider.
Maintain supplies and equipment in exam rooms, front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have necessary medical supplies.
Complete order sheets to maintain supply inventory levels and regularly check expiration dates on supplies.
Maintain medical records and scan charts to patient files.
Answer phone calls 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 and 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 with and treat all persons with fairness, respect, and sensitivity to cultural/social differences.
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.
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