Jobs · Healthcare · Pennsylvania

Certified Medical Assistant

GoHealth Urgent Care · State College, PA · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$17/hrFull-time

About the role

Join a company committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Our vision is to become the urgent care Partner of choice by re-defining value and access to quality care through an effortless experience, a culture of care, and seamlessly integrating with our partners and communities.

Responsibilities

  • Provide support to Medical Providers, Radiologic Technologist, and patients through various tasks including patient care management, organization, and communication.
  • Complete all activities accurately, with high quality, and in a timely manner.
  • Coordinate provider referrals to assigned Specialists.
  • Answer patient questions regarding their care and keep them informed of their status.
  • Inform technical staff of patient flow.
  • Prepare patients for examination, including conducting interviews to verify patient information, recording medical history, confirming purpose of visit; performing preliminary physical tests (blood pressure, weight, temperature, etc.) for vital signs and escalating critical cases to provider as needed.
  • Conduct point of care testing as needed (i.e., flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG); and provide patient information to provider.
  • Stock supplies and maintain exam rooms, front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have medical supplies needed.
  • Complete order sheets to maintain supply inventory levels; regularly check expiration dates on supplies.
  • Complete opening and closing duties, which includes 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.
  • Set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!

Requirements

  • High School Diploma required
  • Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program required
  • Medical Assistant experience preferred
  • Front Desk experience preferred
  • 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 at the time 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)
    • NCMA- National Certified Medical Assistant (verified through NCCT, National Center for Competency Testing)
    • NRCMA- Nationally Registered Medical Assistant (verified through the National Association for Health Professionals)
  • In lieu of an approved MA Certification, we will also accept the following certifications at the time of hire:
    • Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing or LPN or RN
    • EMT - Emergency Medical Technician (verified through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians)
    • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
  • Social perceptiveness and service-oriented
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and planning skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software

Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Innovation
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Integrity
  • Accountability

Benefits

Monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics. Sign on bonus up to $2,000 (for eligible applicants).

Pay

Minimum hourly rate starts at $17/hour and is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Details on the schedule will be provided during the interview process.

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