Medical Assistant Bloomfield PA

GoHealth Urgent Care•Pittsburgh, PA

7d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of an urgent care provider. The role manages check-in and registration, interviews patients, measures and records vital signs and patient information, collects blood samples, prepares specimens for laboratory analysis, and prepares treatment rooms. The position also supports patient flow, clinical testing, records, supplies, reception, and daily center operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a hospital, primary care, emergency department, or urgent care setting, or an accepted qualification listed in the posting.
If not certified as a Medical Assistant at hire, CPOE certification is required within 2 weeks of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the time of hire through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Basic Medical Assistant skills.
Ability to type quickly and basic computer knowledge.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Detail-oriented, able to use experience and judgment to perform varied tasks, participate on a team, and accomplish goals.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to treat all persons fairly, respectfully, and sensitively toward cultural and social differences.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient registration, obtain required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verify insurance and patient eligibility.
Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments for assigned centers.
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, verifying patient information, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of the visit.
Perform preliminary physical tests, including blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and escalate critical cases to the provider as needed.
Conduct point-of-care testing as needed, such as flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, and HCG testing, and provide patient information to providers.
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, and regularly check supply expiration dates.
Maintain medical records and scan charts into patient files.
Answer phone calls and collect and sort incoming and outgoing postal correspondence.
Ensure the reception area is well maintained.
Conduct courtesy callbacks for patient follow-up.
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 breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.