Medical Assistant - Full Time- N. Huntingdon

UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,000

Monthly incentive pay

Job summary

UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care, LLC is hiring Medical Assistants for our urgent care centers in the United States. We welcome candidates from various clinical backgrounds and offer a pathway for certification and hands-on training to support a seamless patient experience.

Minimum hourly rate starts at $17/hour with monthly incentives based on performance and a sign-on bonus up to $2,000 for eligible applicants. This role emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and high-quality patient care across a dynamic

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience in hospital/primary care/ED/urgent care preferred.
• CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, NRCMA certifications accepted.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (LPN/LVN) acceptable.
• CPOE certification within 2 weeks if MA cert not obtained at hire.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.

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.
• Answer patient questions and coordinate referrals.
• Perform opening/closing duties and equipment quality checks.
• Support a safe, organized, patient-centered clinical environment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Insurance verification

Medical documentation

Vital signs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CCMA CMA RMA NCMA NRCMA certifications

Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing / LPN or LVN

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.

Minimum hourly rate starts at $17/hour and is commensurate with experience.
This position offers monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics.

Signon bonusup to $2,000(for eligibleapplicants.*)

We welcome candidates from a variety of clinical backgrounds. Healthcare professionals such as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Paramedics, and PCTs with healthcare backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Your clinical training and patient care experience can translate well into our Medical Assistant role in our urgent care centers.

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant completes all activities accurately, with high quality, and in a timely manner while supporting our 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. This vision is supported by our core values of Collaboration, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Integrity, and Accountability.

Job Requirements

Education

Required

• High School Diploma orequivalent

AND

• 1+ years of working experienceas a Medical Assistant in a Hospital, Primary Care,Emergency Department,or Urgent Care setting

OR

• 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, American Medical Technologists, or AAH, American Allied Health, or ARMA American Registry of Medical Assistants)
• 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

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing,LPNor LVN at the time of hire (verified through state license)
• EMT- Emergency Medical Technician (verified throughstate certification and/orthe National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians)
• Paramedic (verified through statecertification and/orand the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians)

Required Licenses/Certifications

• CPOE certificationrequiredwithin 2 weeks of hire if MA certification is not obtained at hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS)requiredat the time of hire obtained throughthe American Red Cross(ARC) orAmerican Heart Association (AHA)

One of the following certifications isrequired(or must obtain within 12months of hire):

• CCMA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (verified through NHA, NationalHealthCareerAssociation)
• 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)

Essential 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
• Answer patient questions and coordinate referrals
• Perform opening/closing duties and maintain equipment quality checks
• Support a safe, organized, and patient-centered clinical environment
• All other duties as assigned.

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.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!