Medical Assistant (Per Diem) |Somerset & Johnstown

UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care, LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care, LLC is hiring a Medical Assistant to perform patient intake, vital signs, labs, and clerical tasks in our urgent care centers. You’ll support clinicians and help deliver a seamless patient experience in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum hourly rate starts at $17/hour with monthly incentive pay based on performance; sign-on bonus up to $2,000 for eligible applicants. Various MA certifications and healthcare backgrounds are welcomed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent AND 1+ years of MA experience.
• One of the MA certifications: CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, or NRCMA.
• One of: Nursing/LPN/LVN graduate or EMT/Paramedic.
• CPOE and BLS certifications required within specified timelines.

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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing, LPN or LVN

CCMA Certification

CMA Certification

RMA Certification

NCMA Certification

NRCMA Certification

CPOE Certification

BLS Certification

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. Sign on bonus up to $2,000 (for eligible applicants.*)

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.

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)

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 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.

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

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! When our customers enter our award-winning centers, they find a welcoming and comfortable environment, state-of-the-art technology and caring team members that help start the healing process immediately. We offer effortless on-demand care, 365 days a year in over 250+ centers nationwide. We partner with prominent and progressive health systems to support our communities across the entire continuum of care. These are the unparalleled experiences we strive for and how our team goes above and beyond for you.