What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL ASSISTANT - MEDICAL OFFICE position at Northwell Health | GoHealth Urgent Care?
Northwell , 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 NYC, Long Island and Westchester regions .
Currently, we are looking for Medical Assistants to work in our New Rochelle, Dobbs Ferry, Tarrytown, and Yorktown Heights offices. Candidates must be able to work 12 hour shifts and alternating weekends.
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. 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., 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.Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred
Work Experience
Medical Assistant experience preferred
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)
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Conduct patient registration, which includes securing required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verification of insurance and patient eligibility.
Inform technical staff of patient flow.
Prepare patients for examination, which includes conducting interviews to verify patient information, record medical history; Conduct point of care testing as needed (i.e., 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; Responsible for maintenance of medical records and scanning charts to patient files.
Answer phone calls, collect and sort daily incoming and outgoing postal correspondence
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.
Basic Medical Assistant duties
Ability to type quickly, basic computer knowledge
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Salary : $17
