Medical Assistant

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. 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!

• 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.

• 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).
• Certifications
  • 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)
  • 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
• 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
• 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 escalates 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…