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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
Medical Assistant 2.4 2.4 out of 5 stars 1490 N Center Avenue, Somerset, PA 15501 From $17 an hour
- Full-time UPMC | GoHealth Urgent Care 339 reviews From $17 an hour
- Full-time 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. Sign on bonus up to $2,000 (for eligible applicants.
- ) We welcome candidates from a variety of clinical backgrounds.
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.