Medical Assistant, Full-Time

Jobtailor; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Medical Assistant for an urgent care setting in the United States. The role involves registering patients, verifying insurance, scheduling, and preparing patients for examinations.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, performing point-of-care tests, assisting providers, and maintaining medical records. Certification options (CCMA/CMA/RMA/NCMA/NRCMA or nursing license) are acceptable at hire, with BLS required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years MA experience in hospital/primary/urgent care settings desired.
• MA certifications (CCMA/CMA/RMA/NCMA/NRCMA) or equivalent preferred; or nursing license.
• EMT/Paramedic certification accepted; CPOE required within 2 weeks if MA cert not obtained.
• BLS required at hire; ongoing refreshers as needed.
• Clinical backgrounds (LPN/EMT/Parmedic/PCT) encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and verify insurance and documentation.
• Schedule appointments and process co-pays.
• Prepare patients for examination and record medical history.
• Perform vital signs and preliminary patient assessments.
• Conduct point-of-care testing (flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG).
• Assist providers with patient care and procedures.
• Maintain exam rooms, supplies and medical records.
• Coordinate referrals and answer patient questions.

Skills

Patient Registration

Insurance Verification

Vital Signs

Clinical Documentation

Co-Pay Processing

Patient Interaction

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

MA Certifications (CCMA/CMA/RMA/NCMA/NRCMA)

Nursing (LPN/LVN) certification or degree

EMT/Paramedic certification

CPOE Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

• Register patients and verify insurance and documentation
• Schedule appointments and process co-pays
• Prepare patients for examination and record medical history
• Perform vital signs and preliminary patient assessments
• Conduct point-of-care testing including flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, and HCG
• Assist providers with patient care and procedures
• Maintain exam rooms, supplies, and medical records
• Answer patient questions and coordinate referrals
• Perform opening and closing duties and maintain equipment quality checks
• Support a safe, organized, and patient-centered clinical environment
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Support the mission to become the urgent care partner of choice by redefining value and access to quality care through an effortless patient experience and a strong culture of care

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of working experience as a Medical Assistant in a Hospital, Primary Care, Emergency Department, or Urgent Care setting
• Alternatively, one of the listed MA certifications at the time of hire or obtained within 12 months of hire: CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, or NRCMA
• Alternatively, graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing, LPN or LVN at the time of hire, verified through state license
• Alternatively, EMT or Paramedic certification verified through state certification and/or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
• 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 through the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA)
• One of the listed MA certifications required or must be obtained within 12 months of hire: CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, or NRCMA
• Clinical backgrounds such as LPNs, EMTs, Paramedics, and PCTs with healthcare backgrounds are encouraged to apply

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in patient registration, insurance verification, and clinical support tasks, while maintaining a patient-centered environment. Holds relevant certifications and possesses experience in urgent care or similar healthcare settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Medical Assistant Experience
• Patient Care Support
• Vital Signs Assessment
• CMA Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Hard Skills

• Patient Registration
• Insurance Verification
• Point-of-Care Testing
• Vital Signs Measurement
• Medical History Recording
• Co-Pay Processing
• Clinical Documentation
• Patient Assessment
• Equipment Quality Checks
• Referral Coordination

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Patient Interaction
• Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• CCMA
• CMA
• RMA
• NCMA
• NRCMA
• CPOE Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

• Urgent Care
• Primary Care
• Emergency Department
• Healthcare
• Clinical Environment