Medical Assistant

Location: Wilkins Township

## Medical Assistant Apply locations:
Wilkins Township - Pittsburgh, PAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR111322

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.
** Healthcare professionals such as
** Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Paramedics, and PCTs with healthcare backgrounds
** are encouraged to apply. Your clinical training and patient care experience can translate well into our
** Medical Assistant role
** in our urgent care centers.
*
* 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
* **
* Required:

*** High School Diploma or equivalent
** AND
* ** 1+ years of working experience as a Medical Assistant in a Hospital, Primary Care, Emergency Department, or Urgent Care setting
** OR
* ** One of the following MA certifications at the time of hire (
* or must obtain within 12 months of hire):
** CCMA
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (verified through NHA, National Health career Association)
* CMA
- Certified Medical Assistant (verified through AAMA, American Association of Medical Assistants, or CHP Certified Health Professionals)
* RMA
- Registered Medical Assistant (verified through AMT, American Medical Technologists, or AAH, American Allied Health, or ARMA American Registry of Medical Assistants)
* NCMA
- National Certified Medical Assistant (verified through NCCT, National Center for Competency Testing)
* NRCMA
- Nationally Registered Certified Medial Assistant (verified through the National Association for Health Professionals)
** OR
* ** One of the following:
* Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing, LPN or LVN at the time of hire (verified through state license)
* EMT
- Emergency Medical Technician (verified through state certification and/or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians)
* Paramedic (verified through state certification and/or and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians)
** Required Licenses/Certifications
*** CPOE certification required within 2 weeks of hire if MA certification is not obtained at hire
* Basic Life Support (BLS) required at the time of hire obtained through the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA)
*** One of the following certifications is required (or must obtain within 12 months of hire):
**** CCMA
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (verified through NHA, National Health Career Association)
* CMA
- Certified Medical Assistant (verified through AAMA, American Association of Medical Assistant)
* RMA
- Registered Medical Assistant (verified through AMT, American Medical Technologists or AAH, American Allied Health)
* NCMA
- National Certified Medical Assistant (verified through NCCT, National Center for Competency Testing)
* NRCMA – Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (verified through the National Association for Health Professionals)
** Essential 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.

* Note:

* * This
* * job description is not inclusive of all the duties of the position.
* * You may be asked by leaders to perform other duties.
* * Management reserves the right to revise this position description at any time.
** Applicants must meet certain criteria to qualify for Sign-on Bonus. Apply today and learn from our recruiter if you qualify.
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