Medical Assistant - Sign On Bonus $3,500

divh2Medical Assistant/h2pIts fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing!/ppWere committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business./ppHartford HealthCare, one of the nations leading health care providers, and GoHealth Urgent Care, an on-demand consumer-centric care company, are operating urgent care centers across the Connecticut area./ppAt Hartford HealthCare- 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!/ppMarket-leading benefits include:/pulliMedical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching/liliEmployee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health/liliGenerous Paid time off/liliBonus: Up to $600/month/liliGrowth opportunities/liliSign on bonus up to $3,500 for external candidates/li/ulpThe 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./ppJob Requirements/ppEducation/pulliHigh School Diploma required/liliGraduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred/li/ulpWork Experience/pulliMedical Assistant experience preferred/liliFront Desk experience preferred/liliBasic Life Support (BLS) required at the time of hire, obtained through the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA)./li/ulpOne of the following Certifications is Required:/ppUnder one year of Medical Assistant experience requires one of the following Certifications at the time of hire:/pulliCCMA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (verified through NHA, National Healthcareer Association)/liliCMA- Certified Medical Assistant (verified through AAMA, American Association of Medical Assistant)/liliRMA- Registered Medical Assistant (verified through AMT, American Medical Technologists)/liliNCMA- National Certified Medical Assistant (verified through NCCT, National Center for Competency Testing)/liliNRCMA- Nationally Registered Medical Assistant (verified through the National Association for Health Professionals)/li/ulpIn lieu of an approved MA Certification, we will also accept one of the following/pulli1+ years of working experience as a Medical Assistant in a Hospital or Urgent Care Setting, OR/lili1+ years of working phlebotomist experience/li/ulpCandidates 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./ppIn lieu of an approved MA Certification, we will also accept one of the following at the time of hire:/pulliGraduate of an Accredited School of Nursing or LPN or RN/liliEMT - Emergency Medical Technician (verified through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians)/liliCNA - Certified Nursing Assistant/liliAdditionally, CPOE certification for order entry is required within two weeks of start date./li/ulpEssential Functions/pulliConduct patient registration, which includes securing required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verification of insurance and patient eligibility./liliProcess co-pays and schedule patient appointments for assigned center./liliCoordinate provider referrals to assigned Specialist./liliAnswer patient questions regarding their care and keep them informed of their status./liliInform technical staff of patient flow./liliPrepare patients for examination, which includes conducting interviews to verify patient information, record medical history; confirm purpose of visit/liliPerform preliminary physical test (blood pressure, weight, temperature, etc.) for vital signs and escalate critical cases to provider as needed./liliConduct point of care testing as needed (i.e., flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG); and provide patient information to provider./liliResponsible for stocking supplies and maintenance of exam rooms, front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have medical supplies needed./liliResponsible for completing order sheets to maintain supply inventory levels; regularly check expiration dates on supplies./liliResponsible for maintenance of medical records and scanning charts to patient files./liliAnswer phone calls, collect and sort daily incoming and outgoing postal correspondence/liliEnsure reception is well maintained/liliConduct courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up./liliPerform opening and closing duties, which includes cashing out, end-of-day communication, and securing the building./liliFollow operating instructions to perform and document daily controls and calibration of equipment; maintain Quality Assurance/Quality Control logs for equipment troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed./liliAll other duties as assigned./li/ulpAdditional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required/pulliBasic Medical Assistant duties/liliAbility to type quickly, basic computer knowledge/liliProficient in Microsoft Word and Excel/liliDetail oriented, able to rely on experience and judgment to perform a variety of tasks, participate on a team, and accomplish goals/liliExceptional written and verbal communication skills/liliAble to interact and treat all persons with fairness, respect and sensitivity to cultural/social difference/li/ulpIf you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, youll enjoy your career with us!/ppNote : this job description is not inclusive of all the duties of the position. You may be asked by leaders to perform other duties. Management reserves the right to revise this position description at any time./ppSet up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!/ppIf you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, youll enjoy your career with us!/p/div