Medical Assistant

GoHealth Urgent Care

. Assist in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of an urgent care provider .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeOceanside • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $26 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in Medical Assisting, including patient examination support, vital sign measurement, and medical record management. Capable of performing administrative tasks such as patient registration, appointment scheduling, and insurance verification while maintaining a high level of communication and interpersonal skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Assistant ExperienceBasic Life Support (BLS)Patient RegistrationVital Sign MeasurementMicrosoft Word and Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Patient Examination SupportVital Sign MeasurementBlood Sample CollectionPoint-of-Care TestingMedical Record ManagementBasic Medical Assistant DutiesCash HandlingEquipment MaintenanceDetail OrientationTyping Skills

Soft Skills

Exceptional Written CommunicationExceptional Verbal CommunicationTeam ParticipationCultural SensitivityFairness and Respect

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

Medical Assisting ProgramPatient CareInsurance VerificationCo-Pay ProcessingReferral CoordinationSupply Inventory ManagementQuality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of an urgent care provider
Manage check-in and registration processes
Interview patients and measure vital signs
Record patient information on charts
Draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis as required
Prepare treatment rooms for examinations
Conduct patient registration, secure paperwork and insurance documentation, and verify insurance and eligibility
Process co-pays and schedule appointments
Coordinate provider referrals to specialists
Answer patient care questions and provide status updates
Inform technical staff of patient flow
Prepare patients for examination and record medical history and visit purpose
Perform preliminary physical tests and escalate critical cases to providers
Conduct point-of-care testing and provide information to providers
Stock supplies and maintain exam rooms, front desk, and reception area
Maintain supply inventory, check expiration dates, and complete order sheets
Maintain medical records and scan charts to patient files
Answer phones and sort incoming and outgoing postal correspondence
Conduct courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up
Perform opening and closing duties, including cashing out, end-of-day communication, and securing the building
Operate, document, calibrate, and maintain equipment; maintain QA/QC logs, troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

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)
Basic Medical Assistant duties
Ability to type quickly and basic computer knowledge
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Detail oriented and able to rely on experience and judgment to perform a variety of tasks, participate on a team, and accomplish goals
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Able to interact and treat all persons with fairness, respect and sensitivity to cultural/social differences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligible up to $600/month
Equal opportunity employment