What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant position at Northwell Health | GoHealth Urgent Care Careers?
Department : Center OperationsEntity : Team Members affiliated with Joint Ventures
- Job Relationships
- Responsible to : Manager, Regional Operations or On-Site ManagerAssignments 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.
- Hourly Rate : $17.50- $26.00
- Bonus Eligible up to $600 / month
- Job Requirements
- Education
- Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent requiredWork Experience
- Medical Assistant experience preferred
- Front Desk experience preferredRequired 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
- 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)In lieu of an approved MA Certification, we will also accept the following certifications at the time of hire :
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing or LPN or RN
- EMT – Emergency Medical Technician (verified through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians)
- CNA - Certified Nursing AssistantAdditional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Basic Medical Assistant duties
- Ability to type quickly, basic computer knowledge
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Detail oriented, able to rely on experience and judgment to perform a variety of tasks, participate on a team, and accomplish goals
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Able to interact and treat all persons with fairness, respect and sensitivity to cultural / social difference#INDCSNote : 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.
Salary : $18 - $26
