Medical Assistant

Overview

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. We would love for you to become a member of our team!

• Competitive Pay
  :
  Monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics;
  Hourly rate starts at $17.00/hr and is based on years of experience;
  Ongoing referral bonus opportunities.
• Training & Development
  :
  Hands-on immersive training & coaching program with classroom and shadowing days alongside peers;
  Onsite managers who support team members and growth.
• Benefits
  :
  Medical, Dental, Vision & more; 401(k) with company match;
  Generous PTO: starting at 208 hours annually.

• Conduct patient registration, secure 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 regarding their care and keep them informed of their status.
• Inform technical staff of patient flow.
• Prepare patients for examination, interview to verify information, record medical history, and confirm purpose of visit.
• Perform preliminary physical tests (blood pressure, weight, temperature, etc.) and escalate critical cases as needed.
• Conduct point-of-care testing (e.g., flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG); provide patient information to providers.
• Stock supplies and maintain exam rooms, front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have needed supplies.
• Maintain supply inventory levels and check expiration dates on supplies.
• Maintain medical records and scan charts to patient files.
• Answer phone calls, manage daily correspondence, and ensure reception areas are well maintained.
• Conduct courtesy follow-up callbacks with patients.
• Perform opening and closing duties, including cashing out and securing the building.
• Follow operating instructions for daily controls and calibration of equipment; maintain QA/QC logs and submit repair tickets as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Education
  :
  High School Diploma required;
  Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred.
• Work Experience
  :
  Medical Assistant experience preferred;
  Front Desk experience preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications
  :
  Basic Life Support (BLS) required at the time of hire, through ARC or AHA. One of the following certifications required within the first 15 months of employment: CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, or NRCMA. Also, CPOE certification for order entry is required within two weeks of start date.
• In lieu of an approved MA Certification, we will also accept the following at time of hire:
  Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing or LPN/RN; EMT () certification.