Overview
Certified Medical Assistant – CMA – Vascular Surgery Jobs in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, USA at Geisinger
Location: Clarks Summit
Certified Medical Assistant – CMA – Vascular Surgery at Geisinger summary:
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in Vascular Surgery provides direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient setting, functioning as an integral member of the healthcare team. Responsibilities include preparing patients, documenting medical information, assisting in procedures, and providing administrative support such as scheduling and billing inquiries. This role requires certification and a graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program and is essential for optimizing patient care and clinic operations.
Job Title:
Certified Medical Assistant – CMA – Vascular Surgery
Location:
Scranton, Pennsylvania Job Category:
Patient Support, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule:
Days Work Type:
Full time Department:
GCMC Cardiology Team Date Posted:
10/15/2024 Job :
R-68198
Job Summary
Geisinger offers outpatient Certified Medical Assistants a $3,000 bonus for eligible candidates. Geisinger has hundreds of community sites that allows Certified Medical Assistants to work to the top of their certification while providing top-notch care in an ambulatory setting.
Provides direct patient care and clinical support for physicians and other providers in the outpatient setting. Functions as an integral member of the health care team under the direction of the provider. Performs clinical duties such as preparing patients, collecting and reviewing pertinent information, performing technical duties, documenting using the electronic medical record, and supporting a safe environment for patients. Provides administrative and clerical support for the clinic/department including patient scheduling, filing reports, and following up on documentation, phone calls, and billing inquiries.
Graduate of an accredited 1-year certificate or 2-year diploma Medical Assistant program preferred. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assist (RMA) required.
Certified by one of the listed governing associations required: NHA, AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, AAH, or AMCA.
Job Duties
Provides direct patient care and clinical support for physicians and other providers in the outpatient setting. Functions as an integral member of the health care team under the direction of the provider. Performs clinical duties such as preparing patients, collecting and reviewing pertinent information, performing technical duties, documenting using the electronic medical record, and supporting a safe environment for patients. Provides administrative and clerical support for the clinic/department including patient scheduling, filing reports, and following up on documentation, phone calls, and billing inquiries.
Obtains and documents, using the rooming tool in the electronic medical record, the patient’s reason for visit, weight, vital signs, visit screening information, medication review, and pertinent information for provider. Sets up examination and treatment rooms between cases. Assists patient as needed to prepare for visit with provider, takes appropriate measures to assure patient’s safety and privacy. Provides direct patient care as directed by provider based on competency and needs of clinic, such as performs EKGs, wound dressings, and …
Title: Certified Medical Assistant – CMA – Vascular Surgery
Company: Geisinger
Location: Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, USA
Category: Healthcare, Administrative/Clerical
