Medical Assistant

GoHealth Urgent Care; Natrona Heights (PA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & more

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO: starting at 208 hours

Job summary

GoHealth Urgent Care seeks a Medical Assistant to support urgent care operations. You will assist in examinations, manage check-in, collect vital signs, and prepare specimens for lab analysis while ensuring a smooth patient flow.

The role requires a High School diploma and MA program or equivalent; BLS is required, with specific MA certifications upon hire or acceptable alternatives. Onsite support and patient-focused care are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Graduate of Medical Assisting Program preferred.
• Medical Assistant experience preferred; Front Desk experience preferred.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.
• Certifications: CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA or NRCMA required at time of hire.
• CPOE certification due within two weeks of start date.
• In lieu of MA certification, RN/LPN or EMT may qualify.
• Must be able to type quickly and use MS Word/Excel.

Responsibilities

• Register patients, secure paperwork and verify insurance eligibility.
• Process co-pays and schedule appointments for centers.
• Coordinate referrals to Specialists.
• Answer patient questions and provide status updates.
• Prepare patients for examination and record medical history.
• Perform preliminary vitals and basic tests; escalate as needed.
• Stock supplies and maintain exam rooms and front desk.
• Maintain medical records and scan charts.
• Open/close duties including cash handling.
• Maintain QA/QC logs and report equipment repairs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Typing speed

MS Word/Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

MA program graduate preferred

Job description

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.

UPMC, one of the nation's leading health care providers, and GoHealth Urgent Care, an on-demand consumer-centric care company, are operating urgent care centers across the Pennsylvania and West Virginia areas. At UPMC -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!

Why You’ll Love This Role

Competitive Pay

• This position offers monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics
• Hourly rate starts at $17.00/hr and is based on years of experience
• Ongoing referral bonus opportunities

Training & Development

• Hands on, immersive training & coaching program with classroom and shadowing days alongside peers
• Onsite Managers who are passionate about supporting team members and their growth

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision & more
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO: starting at 208 hours annually

The 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 prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. Prepares 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 the start date.

In lieu of an approved MA Certification, we will also accept the following certifications at the time of hire:

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing or LPN or RN
• EMT - Emergency Medical Technician (verified through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians)

Essential Functions

• Conduct patient registration, which includes securing required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verification of insurance and patient eligibility.
• Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments for assigned centers.
• Coordinate provider referrals to assigned Specialist.
• Answer patient questions regarding their care and keep them informed of their status.
• Inform technical staff of patient flow.
• Prepare patients for examination, which includes conducting interviews to verify patient information, record medical history; confirm purpose of visit
• Perform preliminary physical tests (blood pressure, weight, temperature, etc.) for vital signs and escalat e critical cases to the provider as needed.
• Conduct point of care testing as needed (i.e., flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG); and provide patient information to providers.
• Responsible for stocking supplies and maintenance of exam rooms, front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have medical supplies needed.
• Responsible for completing order sheets to maintain supply inventory levels; regularly checking expiration dates on supplies.
• Responsible for maintenance of medical records and scanning charts to patient files.
• Answer phone calls, collect and sort daily incoming and outgoing postal correspondence
• Ensure reception is well maintained
• Conduct courtesy callbacks for patient follow-up.
• Perform opening and closing duties, which include cashing out, end-of-day communication, and securing the building.
• Follow 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.
• All 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, 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 difference

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.