Medical Assistant- $2K Sign on Bonus

GoHealth Urgent Care; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Medical Assistant, where your role is vital in delivering exceptional patient care. You'll assist with examinations, manage patient registrations, and ensure a seamless experience for those seeking urgent care. This position offers a supportive environment with a focus on teamwork and patient satisfaction. With a competitive salary and a $3,000 sign-on bonus, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic healthcare setting. Be part of a team that values compassion and innovation in patient care.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Medical Assisting Program preferred.
• BLS certification required at hire; MA certification within 15 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment of patients under provider direction.
• Manage check-in, registration, and patient interview processes.
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain medical records.

Skills

Patient Registration

Vital Signs Measurement

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Communication Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assisting Program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

You’re more valuable than ever – And that’s just how we’ll make you feel.

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 Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

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! This location offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus!

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, interviews patients, measures vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height), and records
information on patients' charts. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare 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

• 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 (or must obtain within 15 months of hire):

• CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (verified through NHA, National Healthcareer Association)
• CMA - Certified Medical Assistant (verified through AAMA, American Association of Medical Assistants)
• 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 start date and must be kept active in lieu of MA certification within the first 15 months of hire.

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)
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Essential Functions

• Conduct patient registration, including securing required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verification of insurance and patient eligibility.
• Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments for assigned center.
• Coordinate provider referrals to assigned specialists.
• Answer patient questions regarding their care and keep them informed of their status.
• Prepare patients for examination, including conducting interviews to verify patient information, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of visit.
• Perform preliminary physical tests (blood pressure, weight, temperature, etc.) for vital signs and escalate critical cases to provider as needed.
• Conduct point of care testing as needed (flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG); and provide patient information to provider.
• Responsible for stocking supplies and maintaining exam rooms, front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have necessary medical supplies.
• Complete order sheets to maintain supply inventory levels; regularly check expiration dates on supplies.
• Maintain medical records and scan charts to patient files.
• Answer phone calls, sort daily incoming and outgoing postal correspondence.
• Ensure reception area is well maintained.
• Conduct courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up.
• Perform opening and closing duties, including cashing out, end-of-day communication, and securing the building.
• Follow operating instructions for daily controls and calibration of equipment; maintain QA/QC logs, troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

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

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