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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.
Hourly rate:
$17.00- $23.00 based on years of experience $2000 Sign on bonus for Full-Time roles UPMC, one of the nation's leading health care providers, and GoHealth Urgent Care, an on-demand consumer-centric care company, are operating urgent care centers across the Pennsylvania and West Virginia areas. At UPMC
- GoHealth Urgent Care, we place the needs of our patients first
- by providing an effortless patient experience, a welcoming culture of care and seamless integration with market-leading health systems and our communities.
Competitive Pay:
This position offers monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics Hourly rate starts at $17.00/hr and is based on years of experience Ongoing opportunitiesTraining & Development:
Hands on, with classroom and shadowing days alongside peers Onsite Managers who are and their growthBenefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision & more 401(k) with company matchGenerous PTO:
starting at 208 hours annually The Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of an urgent care provider. Manages the check-in and registration process, interview patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts. Draws and collects blood samples from patients and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.Qualifications 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) Essential Functions Conduct patient registration, which includes securing required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verification of insurance and patient eligibility.