Medical Assistant

Hartford Health Care, 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 Connecticut area.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching
• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health
• Generous Paid time off
• This position offers monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics
• 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 prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.

• 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).

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 following:

• 1+ years of working experience as a Medical Assistant in a Hospital or Urgent Care Setting, OR
• 1+ 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 Assistant.

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.

• 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 elevate 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…