Medical Assistant - Urgent Care with Sign-On Bonus

GoHealth Urgent Care; Bridgeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,000

Monthly incentive pay

Job summary

GoHealth Urgent Care is hiring a Medical Assistant to support our urgent care team. You will register patients, assist clinicians, perform point-of-care tests, and manage documentation to ensure a smooth patient experience.

The role requires a High School Diploma, MA program graduation or equivalent experience, and BLS. Certification options (CCMA/CMA/RMA/NCMA/NRCMA) are accepted with a potential 15-month certification window.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Graduate of Medical Assisting Program preferred.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.
• CPOE certification required within two weeks of start date.
• MA certifications accepted in lieu of MA education: CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, NRCMA.
• Candidates without MA certification must obtain one within 15 months 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 maintain equipment quality checks.
• Support a safe, organized, and patient-centered clinical environment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma

Graduate of Medical Assisting Program

CCMA – Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

CMA – Certified Medical Assistant

RMA – Registered Medical Assistant

NCMA – National Certified Medical Assistant

NRCMA – Nationally Registered Medical Assistant

CPOE Certification

CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant

EMT – Emergency Medical Technician

Paramedic

Job description

GoHealth Urgent Care is hiring a Medical Assistant to support our urgent care team. You will register patients, assist clinicians, perform point-of-care tests, and manage documentation to ensure a smooth patient experience.

The role requires a High School Diploma, MA program graduation or equivalent experience, and BLS. Certification options (CCMA/CMA/RMA/NCMA/NRCMA) are accepted with a potential 15-month certification window.