Medical & Registration Assistant – Immediate Opening

Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional growth

Job summary

Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. seeks a Medical Assistant/Registration Assistant (MA/RA) to support clinical and front-desk tasks at the Chinatown Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. CMA or RMA certification and a High School Diploma or GED with 1 year MA training are required.

CPR certification is required, and EMR experience (NextGen preferred) is a plus. The MA/RA will prepare patients for visits, assist clinicians, schedule referrals, complete forms, and help maintain a safe clinic

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant certification (CMA or RMA) and HS diploma/GED with 1 year MA training.
• CPR certification required; associate's degree preferred.
• EMR experience preferred; NextGen experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for office visits and assists clinician with physical examination.
• Schedules external referrals and completes all necessary forms.
• Maintains required logs and lab tracking; prepares specimens for pickup.
• Operates paging/telephone system; greets patients and visitors professionally.
• Attends mandatory training sessions and staff meetings; updates patient demographics and insurance information.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Independent decision making

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CMA or RMA certification

Associate’s Degree preferred

Tools

EMR experience (NextGen)

Job description

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Medical & Registration Assistant – Immediate Opening

G & A Chinatown Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1563

We know that many in our healthcare community have been affected by recent workforce changes. At Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc., we are dedicated to creating opportunities where your compassion and skills continue to make an impact. GPHA is hiring Full-time MA/RA's (Medical Assistant/ Registration Assistant's) at multiple locations. Foreign language skills not required, but Spanish or Chinese language proficiency is a plus. We require Medical Assistant certification (CMA or RMA) and High School Diploma or GED with one year of Medical Assistant training in primary care. Associate’s Degree preferred. Ability to deal with people sympathetically and effectively to obtain necessary information. Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant. Ability to work harmoniously with other personnel. CPR certification required. Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience preferred. NextGen experience a plus. Specific Responsibilities and duties include: Prepares patient for office visits and assists clinician with physical examination, Schedules external referrals, Completes all necessary forms, prepares specimens for pick up by Laboratory; follows Laboratory Tracking systems; Maintains required logs; Performs specific procedures ordered by provider, Processes all medical forms as necessary; Performs Lab Quality Control procedures accurately; and, Maintains a safe and orderly nurse's station and clinical environment. The MA/RA also Operates paging/telephone system as assigned; Greets, gives direction/information to patients, visitors, guests and sales representatives professionally and cordially; Attends all mandatory staff development/training sessions and staff meetings; Enters and updates patient's demographic, financial and insurance information accurately and timely; and, Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits Include:

• Health and FinancialBenefits including Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) with lucrative company contribution and match
• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick, Personal, Education, and Holidays
• Professional Growth and Rewards including Generous bonuses, employee referral bonus, leadership and advancement opportunities, continuing education

GPHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GPHA does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices to include hiring, transferring and promotion practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, disability, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.