Medical Assistant - Sign on Bonus $3,500
On-site · Wethersfield, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Medical Assistant role at Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth Urgent Care in Wethersfield, CT. Responsibilities include assisting in examination and treatment under an urgent care provider, managing patient check-in/registration, interviewing patients, measuring and recording vital signs, drawing blood and preparing specimens for lab analysis, preparing exam rooms, handling front-desk duties, processing co-pays, scheduling referrals, and maintaining medical records. Must have a High School Diploma, with MA program preferred, and required certifications or eligible to obtain them within specified timelines. BLS certification is required at hire, and CPOE certification must be obtained within two weeks. The position offers a $3,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates and provides benefits such as medical/dental/vision, 401k matching, PTO, and growth opportunities. The role requires strong clinical skills (vital signs, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing like flu/strep/urinalysis/ECG/HCG), basic computer skills, and excellent communication to support patient care in a busy urgent care setting. Location is in Wethersfield, CT, with in-person work expectations.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma required
- Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred
- Front Desk experience preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire (ARC or AHA)
- One of the following Certifications required at time of hire: CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, NRCMA
- Alternative MA certifications accepted: EMT, CNA, LPN, RN with related scope
- CPOE certification required within two weeks of start date
- Experience in medical assisting and front desk duties
- Ability to perform point-of-care testing (flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG)
- Knowledge of medical records management and chart scanning
- Strong communication and patient interaction skills
- Ability to conduct patient interviews and verify insurance information
- Ability to process co-pays and schedule appointments
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Detail-oriented with strong teamwork and adaptability
- Fluency in handling sensitive patient information and cultural competence
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