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UPMC | GoHealth Urgent Care
Medical Assistant
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$43,659 / year median in Pennsylvania
+12% projected growth
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. Job Summary In a collaborative manner, the Medical Assistant will provide support to the Medical Providers, Radiologic Technologist, and patients through a variety of tasks, including but not limited to patient care management, organization, and communication. The Medical Assistant completes all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner while living our vision and mission 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. This vision is achieved through our five core values of Collaboration, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Integrity and Accountability. Minimum hourly rate starts at $17/hour and is commensurate with experience. This position offers monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics. Sign on bonus up to $2,000 (for eligible applicants.
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Job Requirements Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent AND 1+ years of working experience as a Medical Assistant in a Hospital, Primary Care, Emergency Department, or Urgent Care setting OR One of the following MA certifications at the time of hire ( or must obtain within 12 months of hire): CCMA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (verified through NHA, National Health career Association) CMA
- Certified Medical Assistant (verified through AAMA, American Association of Medical Assistants, or CHP Certified Health Professionals) RMA
- Registered Medical Assistant (verified through AMT, American Medical Technologists, or AAH, American Allied Health, or ARMA American Registry of Medical Assistants) NCMA
- National Certified Medical Assistant (verified through NCCT, National Center for Competency Testing) NRCMA
- Nationally Registered Certified Medial Assistant (verified through the National Association for Health Professionals) OR One of the following: Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing, LPN or LVN at the time of hire (verified through state license) EMT
- Emergency Medical Technician (verified through state certification and/or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians) Paramedic (verified through state certification and/or and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians) Required Licenses/Certifications CPOE certification required within 2 weeks of hire if MA certification is not obtained at hire 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 (or must obtain within 12 months 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 or AAH, American Allied Health) NCMA•National Certified Medical Assistant (verified through NCCT, National Center for Competency Testing) NRCMA•Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (verified through the National Association for Health Professionals) Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required 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