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Certified or Registered Medical Assistant
GoHealth Urgent CareSpringfield, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Sept 2024
About the role
This position is eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus.Bonus eligible up to $600/month Hourly rate: $18-22 per hour At Mercy-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 the 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 (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 patient exams. JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
The Medical Assistant assists in the 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 (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 patient exams. JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- High School Diploma required.
- Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred.
- 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).
- 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)
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing or LPN or RN
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician (verified through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians)
- 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 openin
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