What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant/Registration Assistant position at Greater Philadelphia Health Action?
Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. (GPHA) is hiring Full-time MA/RA's (Medical Assistant/ Registration Assistant's) at multiple locations. Foreign language skills not required, but Spanish or Chinese language proficiency is a plus.
We require Medical Assistant certification (CMA or RMA) and High School Diploma or GED with one year of Medical Assistant training in primary care. Associate’s Degree preferred. Ability to deal with people sympathetically and effectively to obtain necessary information. Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant. Ability to work harmoniously with other personnel. CPR certification required. Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience preferred. NextGen experience a plus.
Specific Responsibilities and duties include: Prepares patient for office visits and assists clinician with physical examination, Schedules external referrals, Completes all necessary forms, prepares specimens for pick up by Laboratory; follows Laboratory Tracking systems; Maintains required logs; Performs specific procedures ordered by provider, Processes all medical forms as necessary; Performs Lab Quality Control procedures accurately; and, Maintains a safe and orderly nurse's station and clinical environment.
The MA/RA also Operates paging/telephone system as assigned; Greets, gives direction/information to patients, visitors, guests and sales representatives professionally and cordially; Attends all mandatory staff development/training sessions and staff meetings; Enters and updates patient's demographic, financial and insurance information accurately and timely; and, Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
GPHA offers GREAT PAY, Performance BONUSES, Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and LTD Insurance. We also offer 401k with a very lucrative company match, Employee Assistance and Self-Care, and Professional Activity, Educational, and Tuition Reimbursements, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal Days, Paid Educational Days, Holiday Pay, Loan Forgiveness, and Free Malpractice Insurance...and many positions have Flexible, Hybrid or REMOTE WORK Schedules.
At Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. (GPHA), we respect diversity and promote equity through action, advocacy, and policy through a dedicated team of representatives committed to listening, learning, and enacting systemic change. We create different channels, outlets, and programs to enhance safe spaces within GPHA, creating a shared understanding and language around justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. GPHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GPHA does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices to include hiring, transferring and promotion practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, disability, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Salary : $18 - $23
