GoHealth Urgent Care
Certified Medical Assistant - $3500 Sign on Bonus - Old Saybrook CT
GoHealth Urgent Care, Old Saybrook, Connecticut, us, 06475
Certified Medical Assistant - $3500 Sign on Bonus - Old Saybrook CT
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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.
We are seeking Medical Assistants to join our welcoming and diverse community in the surrounding region.
Market‑leading Benefits Include
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
Hourly rate $20‑$24.25
Growth opportunities
Sign on bonus up to $3,500 for external candidates
Hartford HealthCare, 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. At 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.
Job Description The Medical Assistant assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of an urgent care provider. Responsibilities include managing the check‑in and registration process, interviewing patients, measuring vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), recording information on patients’ charts, drawing and collecting blood samples for laboratory analysis, and preparing treatment rooms for examination of patients.
Job Requirements Education
High School Diploma required
Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred
Work Experience
Medical Assistant experience preferred
Front Desk experience 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).
One of the following certifications is required at the time of hire:
CCMA – Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (verified through NHA, National Healthcareer 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)
Additionally, CPOE certification for order entry is required within two weeks of start date.
In lieu of an approved MA certification, the following certifications at the time of hire may be accepted:
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
Essential Functions
Conduct patient registration, including securing required paperwork, insurance documentation, and verification of eligibility.
Process copays and schedule patient appointments for the assigned center.
Coordinate provider referrals to assigned specialists.
Answer patient questions regarding their care and keep them informed of their status.
Inform technical staff of patient flow.
Prepare patients for examination, including interviewing and verifying medical history.
Perform preliminary physical tests (vital signs) and elevate 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.
Responsible for stocking supplies and maintaining exam rooms, front desk, and reception area.
Maintain medical record accuracy and scan charts to patient files.
Answer phone calls, collect, and sort daily mail and correspondence.
Perform opening and closing duties, including cash handling and end‑of‑day communication.
Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily controls and calibration of equipment; maintain QA/QC logs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Basic Medical Assistant duties.
Ability to type quickly; basic computer knowledge.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Detail oriented; relies on experience and judgment to perform a variety of tasks.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interact and treat all persons with fairness, respect, and sensitivity to cultural/social differences.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over‑achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us! Note: 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
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.
We are seeking Medical Assistants to join our welcoming and diverse community in the surrounding region.
Market‑leading Benefits Include
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
Hourly rate $20‑$24.25
Growth opportunities
Sign on bonus up to $3,500 for external candidates
Hartford HealthCare, 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. At 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.
Job Description The Medical Assistant assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of an urgent care provider. Responsibilities include managing the check‑in and registration process, interviewing patients, measuring vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), recording information on patients’ charts, drawing and collecting blood samples for laboratory analysis, and preparing treatment rooms for examination of patients.
Job Requirements Education
High School Diploma required
Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred
Work Experience
Medical Assistant experience preferred
Front Desk experience 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).
One of the following certifications is required at the time of hire:
CCMA – Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (verified through NHA, National Healthcareer 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)
Additionally, CPOE certification for order entry is required within two weeks of start date.
In lieu of an approved MA certification, the following certifications at the time of hire may be accepted:
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
Essential Functions
Conduct patient registration, including securing required paperwork, insurance documentation, and verification of eligibility.
Process copays and schedule patient appointments for the assigned center.
Coordinate provider referrals to assigned specialists.
Answer patient questions regarding their care and keep them informed of their status.
Inform technical staff of patient flow.
Prepare patients for examination, including interviewing and verifying medical history.
Perform preliminary physical tests (vital signs) and elevate 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.
Responsible for stocking supplies and maintaining exam rooms, front desk, and reception area.
Maintain medical record accuracy and scan charts to patient files.
Answer phone calls, collect, and sort daily mail and correspondence.
Perform opening and closing duties, including cash handling and end‑of‑day communication.
Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily controls and calibration of equipment; maintain QA/QC logs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Basic Medical Assistant duties.
Ability to type quickly; basic computer knowledge.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Detail oriented; relies on experience and judgment to perform a variety of tasks.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interact and treat all persons with fairness, respect, and sensitivity to cultural/social differences.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over‑achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us! Note: 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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