Paramedic Medical Assistant (Full Time)

UPMC | GoHealth Urgent Care; Bridgeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC | GoHealth Urgent Care in Allegheny County seeks Medical Assistants for our urgent care centers. The role supports patient intake, exam preparation, and collaboration with providers to deliver efficient, compassionate care.

Education includes a High School Diploma; Medical Assisting preferred. Certification options (MA or related) are detailed, with a required BLS. On-site patient care and fast-paced teamwork characterize this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required; Medical Assisting Program preferred.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.
• Candidates may have MA/LPN/RN/EMT/CNA backgrounds per posting.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and verify insurance and documentation.
• Schedule appointments and collect co-pays.
• Prepare patients for examination and document medical history.
• Perform vital signs and basic patient assessments.
• Conduct point-of-care tests (flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, hCG).
• Assist providers with patient care and procedures.
• Maintain exam rooms, supplies, and medical records.
• Coordinate referrals and answer patient questions.

Skills

Patient care

Front desk experience

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assisting Program

CCMA

CMA

RMA

NCMA

NRCMA

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. We welcome candidates from a variety of clinical backgrounds. Healthcare professionals such as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Paramedics, and PCTs or CNA with healthcare background 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 High School Diploma required Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred Experience Medical Assistant experience preferred Front desk or patient registration experience preferred BLS certification required at time of hire (American Red Cross or American Heart Association)

Certification / Equivalent Experience

Candidates with less than one year of Medical Assistant experience must hold one of the following certifications:

• CCMA – Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (NHA)
• CMA – Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)
• RMA – Registered Medical Assistant (AMT)
• NCMA – National Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT)
• NRCMA – Nationally Registered Medical Assistant (NAHP)

In lieu of a Medical Assistant certification, we will also accept:

• 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience in a hospital or urgent care setting
• 1+ years of phlebotomy experience
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (LPN or RN)
• EMT – Emergency Medical Technician
• Paramedic
• CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant

***Candidates without an MA certification must obtain one within 15 months of hire***

CPOE certification for order entry is required within two weeks of start date.

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.

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.