Medical Assistant Norwalk

Position: Medical Assistant (Full Time)- Norwalk
## Medical Assistant (Full Time)- Norwalk Apply locations:
Norwalk - Norwalk, CTtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR110907

You’re more valuable than ever – And that’s just how we’ll make you feel.
** Job Summary
** In a collaborative manner, the Medical Assistant will provide support to the Medical Providers, Radiologic Technologist, and patients through a variety of tasks, including but not limited to patient care management, organization, and communication.

The Medical Assistant completes all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner while living our vision and mission to become the urgent care Partner of choice by re-defining value and access to quality care through an effortless experience, a culture of care, and seamlessly integrating with our partners and communities. This vision is achieved through our five core values of Collaboration, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Integrity and Accountability.
** Job Requirements
** Education* Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program preferred
* 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience under a licensed healthcare supervisor within the last 3 years preferred
* High school diploma or equivalent required

Work Experience
* Medical Assistant experience preferred for Graduate of a Medical Assistant ProgramOR
* 2+ years of Medical Assistant experience within the last 3 years under a licensed healthcare supervisor in lieu of a Medical Assistant program preferred
* Knowledge of medical terminology strongly preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications
* Basic Life Support (BLS) required at the time of hire (obtained through the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).
** Hourly rate: $17.50- $25.50
**** Bonus eligible up to $600/month
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* Core Competencies:

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* Collaboration:

** Takes ownership for collectively establishing productive partnerships and relationships and seek to gain joint understanding of priorities and objectives so that the greater good of the organization and those we serve is always at the forefront.
* ** Innovation:
** Consistently uses good judgment, applying creativity to overcome obstacles and increasing effectiveness and efficiency though process and other forms of innovation.
* ** Diversity and Inclusion:
** Fosters diversity and inclusion, to be able to better understand team members, our customers and partners.  Engages the strengths and talents of each GoHealth team member, creating an environment of involvement, respect and connection where the richness of ideas, backgrounds and perspectives are harnessed.
* ** Integrity:
** Models and practices the highest ethical and professional standards; demonstrates pride and personal interest in our patients, partners and fellow team members, deeply engaging in the business. Makes decisions, with a focus on doing the right thing; treats team members, our customers, partners and vendors with dignity, consideration, open-mindedness and respect.
* ** Accountability:
** Always shows initiative, demonstrates a bias to action and gets things done. Actively accepts responsibility for diverse roles, obligations and actions that positively influence patient and customer outcomes, our partnerships and the healthcare needs of our communities.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred
* None
* * Essential Functions
** Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable. Following are the essential functions of the job.
* 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…