Medical Assistant - Belle Vernon, Dunbar, Mt. Pleasant, Uniontown

GoHealth Urgent Care - UCSF Health • Belle Vernon, PA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• BLS certification required at time of hire (American Red Cross or American Heart Association)
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred
• Medical Assistant experience preferred
• Front desk or patient registration experience preferred

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.

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.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED