Certified Medical Assistant

GoHealth Urgent Care; Brentwood (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Job summary

A leading urgent care provider is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their team in Brentwood. The role involves supporting medical staff through patient care management, conducting registration, and ensuring office operations run smoothly. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, certification from a Medical Assisting Program, and skills in communication and time management. This position offers a starting hourly rate of $17, with a bonus potential of up to $600/month, contributing to the mission of providing exceptional urgent care.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Front Desk experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire.
• Certification in CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, NRCMA or alternatives like LPN, RN, EMT, CNA required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient registration and verify insurance.
• Schedule patient appointments and coordinate referrals.
• Prepare patients for examination and perform tests.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and records.
• Answer calls and manage correspondence.

Skills

Medical office management systems knowledge

Excellent time-management

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program

Tools

Patient management software

Job description

Join to apply for the Certified Medical Assistant role at GoHealth Urgent Care.

Minimum hourly rate starts at $17/hour and is commensurate with experience. Bonus potential of up to $600/month.

Job Summary
The Medical Assistant supports Medical Providers, Radiologic Technologists, and patients through patient care management, organization, and communication. The role is performed accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner, reflecting GoHealth’s mission to become the urgent care partner of choice.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program required.

Work Experience

• Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Front Desk experience preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire.
• One of the following certifications at hire: CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, NRCMA.
• Alternative certifications accepted: LPN, RN, EMT, CNA.

Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Medical office management systems knowledge.
• Excellent time‑management, multi‑tasking, and prioritization.
• Social perceptiveness and service orientation.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software.

Essential Functions

• Conduct patient registration, verify insurance, and process copays.
• Schedule patient appointments and coordinate provider referrals.
• Prepare patients for examination and perform preliminary physical tests.
• Perform point‑of‑care testing and provide results to the provider.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and medical records.
• Answer calls, manage correspondence, and perform front‑desk duties.
• Ensure reception area cleanliness and perform opening/closing duties.
• Follow operating instructions, perform equipment calibration, and submit repair tickets.
• All other duties as assigned.

Note: This job description is not inclusive of all the duties of the position. Management reserves the right to revise this description at any time.