Medical Assistant - $3500 Sign on Bonus - Granby CT

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

Hartford HealthCare, 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 Connecticut area.

At Hartford HealthCare-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!

Market-leading benefits include:

· Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching

· Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health

· Generous Paid time off

· Bonus: Up to $600/month

· Growth opportunities

· Sign on bonus up to $3,500 for external candidates

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. Draws and collects blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.

Job Requirements

Education

· High School Diploma required

· Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred

Work Experience

· Medical Assistant experience preferred

· Front Desk experience preferred

· 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 or Experience is Required:

Under one year of Medical Assistant experience requires one of the following Certifications at the time 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)

In lieu of an approved MA Certification, we will also accept one of the following at the time of hire contingent upon obtaining one of the above MA certifications in order to meet the requirements of the Certified Medical Assistant role and must be obtained within fifteen (15) months of your hire date to continue employment as a Certified Medical Assistant with GoHealth Urgent Care:

· 1+ years of working experience as a Medical Assistant in a Hospital or Urgent Care Setting

· 1+ years of working phlebotomist experience

In lieu of an approved MA Certification, we will also accept one of the following 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 Assistant

· Additionally, CPOE certification for order entry is required within two weeks of start date.

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

· Ens