Medical Assistant

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• Department:  Center Operations

Entity:  Team Members affiliated with Joint Ventures

Job Relationships

Responsible to:  Manager, Regional Operations or On-Site Manager

Assignments received from: Manager, Regional Operations, Team Leader, On Site Manager          

Positions supervised: None

Job Summary

In a collaborative manner, the Medical Assistant will provide support to the Medical Providers, Radiologic Technologist, and patients through a variety of tasks, including but not limited to patient care management, organization, and communication.  

The Medical Assistant completes all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner while living our vision and mission to become the urgent care Partner of choice by re-defining value and access to quality care through an effortless experience, a culture of care, and seamlessly integrating with our partners and communities. This vision is achieved through our five core values of Collaboration, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Integrity and Accountability.

Job Requirements

Education

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program preferred
• 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience under a licensed healthcare supervisor within the last 3 years preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Work Experience

• Medical Assistant experience preferred for Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program

OR

• 2+ years of Medical Assistant experience within the last 3 years under a licensed healthcare supervisor in lieu of a Medical Assistant program preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology strongly preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications

• 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 at the time of hire OR must be obtained within twelve (15) months of your hire date to continue employment as a Certified Medical Assistant:

• CCMA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (verified through NHA, National Healthcareer Association)
• CMA- Certified Medical Assistant (verified through AAMA, American Association of Medical Assistant 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 Medical Assistant (verified through the National Association for Health Professionals

Core Competencies: 

• Collaboration: Takes ownership for collectively establishing productive partnerships and relationships and seek to gain joint understanding of priorities and objectives so that the greater good of the organization and those we serve is always at the forefront.
• Innovation: Consistently uses good judgment, applying creativity to overcome obstacles and increasing effectiveness and efficiency though process and other forms of innovation.
• Diversity and Inclusion:  Fosters diversity and inclusion, to be able to better understand team members, our customers and partners.  Engages the strengths and talents of each GoHealth team member, creating an environment of involvement, respect and connection where the richness of ideas, backgrounds and perspectives are harnessed.
• Integrity: Models and practices the highest ethical and professional standards; demonstrates pride and personal interest in our patients, partners and fellow team members, deeply engaging in the business. Makes decisions, with a focus on doing the right thing; treats team members, our customers, partners and vendors with dignity, consideration, open-mindedness and respect.
• Accountability:  Always shows initiative, demonstrates a bias to action and gets things done. Actively accepts responsibility for diverse roles, obligations and actions that positively influence patient and customer outcomes, our partnerships and the healthcare needs of our communities. 

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred

• None

Essential Functions

Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives. Essential functions