Medical Assistant

gohealthuc; Somerset Township (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Monthly incentive pay

Job summary

GoHealth Urgent Care seeks a Medical Assistant to support Providers and Radiologic Technologists, handling patient care, organization, and communication with patients and teammates.

The role emphasizes accuracy, quality, and timely completion of tasks while aligning with GoHealth's mission and values. On-site work with potential growth through certifications and experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience in Hospital, Primary Care, ED, or Urgent Care.
• MA certifications at hire or within 12 months: CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, NRCMA.
• Nursing/EMT/Paramedic graduates at hire: RN/LPN/EMT/Paramedic.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care management and administrative tasks.
• Coordinate communication between providers and patients.
• Maintain accurate records and scheduling.

Skills

Medical terminology

Patient communication

Office management software

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CCMA certification

CMA certification

RMA certification

NCMA certification

NRCMA certification

NRCMA - Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant

LPN/LVN degree

EMT

Paramedic

Tools

MS Office

Patient management software

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.

Job Summary

In a collaborative manner, the Medical Assistant will provide support to the Medical Providers, Radiologic Technologist, and patients through a variety of tasks, including but not limited to patient care management, organization, and communication.

The Medical Assistant completes all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner while living our vision and mission to become the urgent care Partner of choice by re-defining value and access to quality care through an effortless experience, a culture of care, and seamlessly integrating with our partners and communities. This vision is achieved through our five core values of Collaboration, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Integrity and Accountability.

Minimum hourly rate starts at $17/hour and is commensurate with experience.

This position offers monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics.

Sign on bonus up to $2,000 (for eligible applicants.*)

Job Requirements

• Required:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• AND
• 1+ years of working experience as a Medical Assistant in a Hospital, Primary Care, Emergency Department, or Urgent Care setting
• OR
• One of the following MA certifications at the time of hire ( or must obtain within 12 months of hire):
• CCMA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (verified through NHA, National Health career Association)
• CMA- Certified Medical Assistant (verified through AAMA, American Association of Medical Assistants, or CHP Certified Health Professionals)
• RMA- Registered Medical Assistant ( verified through AMT , Details...
• NCMA- National Certified Medical Assistant (verified through NCCT, National Center for Competency Testing)
• NRCMA- Nationally Registered Certified Medial Assistant (verified through the National Association for Health Professionals)
• OR
• One of the following:
• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing, LPN or LVN at the time of hire (verified through state license)
• EMT- Emergency Medical Technician (verified through state certification and/or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians)
• Paramedic (verified through state certification and/or and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians)

Required Licences/Certifications

• CPOE certification required within 2 weeks of hire if MA certification is not obtained at hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at the time of hire obtained through the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA)
• 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 or AAH, American Allied Health)
• NCMA- National Certified Medical Assistant (verified through NCCT, National Center for Competency Testing)
• NRCMA - Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (verified through the National Association for Health Professionals)

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Social perceptiveness and service-oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software

Core Competencies:

Collaboration: Takes ownership for collectively establishing productive partnerships and relationships and seek to gain joint understanding of priorities and objectives so that the greater good of the organization and those we serve is always at the forefront.

Innovation: Consistently uses good judgment, applying creativity to overcome obstacles and increasing effectiveness and efficiency though process and other forms of innovation.

Diversity and Inclusion: Fosters diversity and inclusion, to be able to better understand team members, our customers and partners. Engages the strengths and talents of each GoHealth team member, creating an environment of involvement, respect and connection where the richness of ideas, backgrounds and perspectives are harnessed.

Integrity: Models and practices the highest ethical and professional standards; demonstrates pride and personal interest in our patients, partners and fellow team members, deeply engaging in the business. Makes decisions, with a focus on doing the right thing; treats team members, our customers, partners and vendors with dignity, consideration, open-mindedness and respect.

Accountability: Always shows initiative, demonstrates a bias to action and gets things done. Acti