Medical Assistant $2 000 Sign-on Bonus Belle Vernon
upmc-gohealth urgent care
📍 belle vernon - belle vernon pennsylvania united states🕐 1mo ago🔗 workday
Job Description
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 HealthCareer 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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