Medical Assistant- 8-4 shift, Monday-Friday

GoHealth Urgent Care•Johnstown, PA

2d•$17

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides collaborative support to medical providers, radiologic technologists, and patients through patient care management, organization, and communication. The role is responsible for completing work accurately, with high quality, and in a timely manner while supporting the organization’s mission and core values. The position includes patient registration and front-desk duties, preparation of patients for examinations, collection of vital signs, point-of-care testing, medical-record maintenance, supply and exam-room upkeep, equipment quality-control activities, and patient follow-up. The stated schedule is 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The minimum hourly rate starts at $17 and is commensurate with experience. Monthly incentive pay is available based on performance metrics, and eligible applicants may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $2,000.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the time of hire, obtained through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
At the time of hire, one of the following certifications: CCMA (NHA), CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), NCMA (NCCT), or NRCMA (National Association for Health Professionals).
In lieu of an approved Medical Assistant certification, at the time of hire, one of the following is accepted: graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, LPN, RN, EMT certification verified through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, or CNA certification.
Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.
Social perceptiveness and a service-oriented approach.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Proficiency in MS Office and patient-management software.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant experience preferred.
Front Desk experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Register patients, obtain required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verify insurance and patient eligibility.
Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments for the assigned center.
Coordinate provider referrals to assigned specialists.
Answer patient questions about their care and keep patients informed of their status.
Inform technical staff about patient flow.
Prepare patients for examinations by interviewing them to verify information, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of the visit.
Perform preliminary physical tests, including blood pressure, weight, and temperature; escalate critical cases to a provider as needed.
Conduct point-of-care testing as needed, such as flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, and HCG testing, and provide patient information to the provider.
Stock supplies and maintain exam rooms, the front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have needed medical supplies.
Complete order sheets to maintain supply inventory levels and regularly check supply expiration dates.
Maintain medical records and scan charts to patient files.
Answer phone calls and collect and sort daily incoming and outgoing postal correspondence.
Ensure the reception area is well maintained.
Conduct courtesy follow-up calls to patients.
Perform opening and closing duties, including cashing out, end-of-day communication, and securing the building.
Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily equipment controls and calibration; maintain quality assurance and quality control logs, troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.