Medical Assistant

You're more valuable than ever - And that's just how we'll make you feel.

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 Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

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!

The Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients

under the direction of an urgent care provider. Manages the check-in and

registration process, interview patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse

rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records

information on patients' charts. May be required to draw and collect blood

samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.

Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.

Job Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma required
• Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred

Work Experience

Required Licenses / Certifications

through the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).

within 15 months of hire) :

o CCMA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (verified through NHA,

National Healthcareer Association)

o CMA- Certified Medical Assistant (verified through AAMA, American

Association of Medical Assistant)

o RMA- Registered Medical Assistant (verified through AMT, American

Medical Technologists)

o NCMA- National Certified Medical Assistant (verified through NCCT,

National Center for Competency Testing)

o NRCMA- Nationally Registered Medical Assistant (verified through the

National Association for Health Professionals)

Additionally, CPOE certification for order entry is required within two

weeks of start date and must be kept active in lieu of MA certification

within the first 15 months of hire.

In lieu of an approved MA Certification, we will also accept the following

certifications at the time of hire :

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians)

Essential Functions

paperwork and insurance documentation, and verification of insurance and

patient eligibility.

center.

informed of their status.

interviews to verify patient information, record medical history; confirm

purpose of visit.

temperature, etc.) for vital signs and escalate critical cases to provider

as needed.

urinalysis, ECG, HCG); and provide patient information to provider.

rooms, front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have medical

supplies needed.

inventory levels; regularly check expiration dates on supplies.

charts to patient files.

outgoing postal correspondence

end-of-day communication, and securing the building.

controls and calibration of equipment; maintain Quality Assurance / Quality

Control logs for equipment troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive

maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

perform a variety of tasks, participate on a team, and accomplish goals

and sensitivity to cultural / social difference

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All qualified persons are granted an equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, medical condition, family care leave status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status. The company will comply with all fair employment laws in each of the jurisdictions where we conduct business.

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