Medical Assistant- Full-Time- Uniontown

Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care; Uniontown (Fayette County); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus up to $2,000

Monthly incentive pay

Descripción de la vacante

Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to support urgent care operations with accuracy and efficiency. The role focuses on patient intake, documentation, vital signs, and assisting clinicians to ensure an effortless patient experience.

Applicants with MA certifications or nursing background are encouraged to apply. The position offers a starting hourly rate of $17, monthly incentive pay, and a sign-on bonus up to $2,000 for eligible candidates.

Formación

• 1+ years MA experience in hospital, primary care, ED or urgent care

Responsabilidades

• Register patients and verify insurance/documentation
• Schedule appointments and process co-pays
• Prepare patients for examination and record medical history
• Perform vital signs and preliminary assessments
• Conduct point-of-care testing (flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG)
• Assist providers with patient care and procedures
• Maintain exam rooms and medical records
• Coordinate referrals and answer patient questions
• Open/close duties and perform equipment checks
• Support a safe, organized clinical environment

Conocimientos

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Care coordination

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

Licensed Nursing background (LPN/LVN) or Nursing degree

Descripción del empleo

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.)

*Applicants must meet certain criteria to qualify for Sign-on Bonus.

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 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, 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)
  • 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 the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians)
• Required Licenses/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)
  • One of the following certifications is required (or must obtain within 12 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 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!