Medical Assistant
GoHealth Urgent Care · Somerset Township, PA · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$17/hrFull-time
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.
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma required
- Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred
- 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)
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
Qualifications
- 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)
- 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
Benefits
Minimum hourly rate starts at $17/hour and is commensurate with experience. 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
Not specified.
Skills
Not specified.
Benefits
Sign on bonus up to $2,000 (for eligible applicants.*)