Medical Assistant Per Diem Clarion PA

UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care, LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Generous PTO 208 hours annually

Job summary

UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care, LLC is hiring a Medical Assistant to support urgent care operations across Pennsylvania and nearby states. The role involves checking in patients, taking vital signs, drawing blood when needed, and preparing exam rooms for provider assessments.

Responsibilities include processing co-pays, scheduling appointments, and coordinating with specialists. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or MA certification and BLS, with prior experience in a fast-paced clinical

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 1+ years MA experience or MA certifications at hire.
• CPOE certification required within 2 weeks if MA certification is not obtained at hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and verify insurance documentation and eligibility.
• Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments.
• Coordinate provider referrals to specialists.
• Perform vital signs and document in patient chart.
• Prepare exam rooms and stock supplies; maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Registration & scheduling

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification (CCMA/CMA/RMA etc.)

Graduate Nursing (LPN/LVN) acceptable

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.

Hourly rate: $19.00 - $24.94 based on years of experience 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 the Pennsylvania and West Virginia areas. 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!

Compensation

• Competitive Pay: This position offers monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics
• Hourly rate: $19.00 - $24.94 based on years of experience
• Hourly rate starts at $17.00/hr and is based on years of experience

Ongoing opportunities Training & Development: Hands on, with classroom and shadowing days alongside peers Onsite Managers who are and their growth

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision & more
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO: starting at 208 hours annually

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, interview patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts. Draws and collects blood samples from patients and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.

Qualifications 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 Healthcareer Association) CMA - Certified Health Professionals (verified through CHP, Certified Health Professionals) CMA- Certified Medical Assistant (verified through AAMA, American Association of Medical Assistant) CMA - AAH American Allied Health 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 NAHP, National Association for Health Professionals) ARMA - American Registry of Medical Assistants 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 Licenses/Certifications

• CPOE certificationrequiredwithin 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)

Essential Functions

• Conduct patient registration, which includes securing required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verification of insurance and patient eligibility.
• Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments for assigned centers.
• Coordinate provider referrals to assigned Specialist.
• Answer patient questions regarding their care and keep them informed of their status.
• Inform technical staff of patient flow.
• Prepare patients for examination, which includes conducting interviews to verify patient information, record medical history; confirm purpose of visit Perform preliminary physical tests (blood pressure, weight, temperature, etc.) for vital signs and escalation critical cases to the provider as needed.
• Conduct point of care testing as needed (i.e., flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG); and provide patient information to providers.
• Responsible for stocking supplies and maintenance of exam rooms, front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have medical supplies needed.
• Responsible for completing order sheets to maintain supply inventory levels; regularly checking expiration dates on supplies.
• Responsible for maintenance of medical records and scanning charts to patient files.
• Answer phone calls, collect and sort daily incoming and outgoing postal correspondence Ensure reception is well maintained Conduct courtesy callbacks for patient follow-up.
• Perform opening and closing duties, which include cashing out, end-of-day communication, and securing the building.
• Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily controls and calibration of equipment; maintain Quality Assurance/Quality Control logs for equipment troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

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

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.