Certified Medical Assistant-Syosset

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You’re more valuable than ever – And that’s just how we’ll make you feel.

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.

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. The role manages the check‑in and registration process, interviews patients, measures vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height), and records information on patients’ charts.

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: $17.50–$26.00
Bonus eligible up to $600/month

• 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).
• One of the following certifications is required 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 the following certifications 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

• Conduct patient registration, including securing required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verifying insurance and patient eligibility.
• Process co‑pays and schedule patient appointments for the assigned center.
• Coordinate provider referrals to the 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, including conducting interviews to verify patient information, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of visit.
• Perform preliminary physical tests (blood pressure, weight, temperature, etc.) for vital signs and escalade critical cases to the provider as needed.
• Conduct point‑of‑care testing as needed (flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG) and provide patient information to the provider.
• Maintain stocking of supplies and upkeep of exam rooms, front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have the necessary medical supplies.
• Complete order sheets to maintain supply inventory levels; regularly check expiration dates on supplies.
• Maintain medical records and scan charts to patient files.
• Answer phone calls, collect, and sort daily incoming and outgoing postal correspondence.
• Ensure the reception is well maintained.
• Conduct courtesy call‑backs for patient follow‑up.
• Perform opening and closing duties, including cashing out, end‑of‑day communication, and securing the building.
• Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily controls and calibration of equipment; maintain QA/QC logs for equipment, troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

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