Medical Assistant Float

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Schedule:

Part-Time, 20 hours per week Hartford Health Care, 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 Health Care-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 offThis position offers monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics

Growth opportunities

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.

Compensation Base Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.25 per hour

The range above reflects the good-faith salary range the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on experience, skills, education, certifications, geographic location, and other business-related factors.

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 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 Health career 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 following1+ years of working experience as a Medical Assistant in a Hospital or Urgent Care Setting, OR1+ years of working phlebotomist experience

Candidates who do not hold an approved Medical Assistant certification at the time of hire must obtain one within 15 months of their start date to remain eligible for continued employment as a Certified Medical  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 RNEMT
- 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…