Make a Difference: Medical & Registration Assistant

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Greater Philadelphia Health Action

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role involves preparing patients for visits, assisting clinicians with exams, and performing various laboratory and clinical procedures. Additionally, the assistant manages patient demographics, insurance information, and general front-office registration duties.

Qualifications

You have a Medical Assistant certification (CMA or RMA) and a High School Diploma or GED with one year of Medical Assistant training in primary care. You can deal with people sympathetically and effectively, make independent decisions, and work harmoniously with others. CPR certification is also required.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Medical Assistant certification

CMA

RMA

CPR certification

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

NextGen

Job Description

We know that many in our healthcare community have been affected by recent workforce changes. At Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc., we are dedicated to creating opportunities where your compassion and skills continue to make an impact. 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.

Benefits Include:

  • Health and Financial Benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) with lucrative company contribution and match
  • Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick, Personal, Education, and Holidays
  • Professional Growth and Rewards including Generous bonuses, employee referral bonus, leadership and advancement opportunities, continuing education

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.

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Greater Philadelphia Health Action

Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. (GPHA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and child development services. Through our network of eleven community health centers, school-based health suites, and a child development academy, we offer culturally and linguistically appropriate comprehensive services to populations within medically underserved areas of Philadelphia and its surrounding regions. Since 1970, GPHA has been a champion of compassionate and affordable healthcare services for families. We are committed to excellence, and our healthcare professionals are among the best in their fields, providing a continuum of care. GPHA’s federally qualified health centers cater to the entire family—infants, teens, adults, and seniors—with superior ambulatory and behavioral health staff. Our foundation is centered on the "whole" person—body and mind—providing a "Total Healthcare Home" for the communities we serve. Proving healthcare services to over 85,000 patients in the Greater Philadelphia area, we make a difference by promoting preventive healthcare and addressing issues such as: Acute and Chronic Disease Management Alcohol and Substance Addiction HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Low Birth Weight in Newborns Asthma Hypertension Diabetes Heart Disease Mental Health Disorders Poor Oral Health GPHA is accredited by the Joint Commission in both Ambulatory and Behavioral Healthcare, as well as, recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance as a Patient Centered Medical Home.
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