Overview
Certified Medical Assistant – CMA – Women’s Health Jobs in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, USA at Geisinger
Location: Wilkes Barre
Certified Medical Assistant – CMA – Women’s Health at Geisinger summary:
As a Certified Medical Assistant specializing in Women’s Health, I provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient setting. My responsibilities include preparing patients for examination, collecting vital signs, performing EKGs, assisting in minor surgical procedures, and managing administrative tasks such as scheduling and documentation. I work closely with healthcare providers to ensure the delivery of
quality care
while adhering to
safety protocols
and maintaining an organized clinical environment.
Job Title:
Certified Medical Assistant – CMA – Women’s Health
Location:
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Job Category:
Patient Support, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule:
Days Work Type:
Full time Department:
Women’s Health Division Date Posted:
11/22/2024 Job :
R-68864
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.
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 functions as support to the provider during minor surgical procedures and ancillary examinations.
Prepares and administers medications according to policy and procedure after validation of knowledge and demonstration of competency. May not administer intravenous medications.
Completes patient tests and treatments per provider’s order according to policy and procedure after validation of knowledge and demonstration of competency.
Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork accurately and efficiently to expedite laboratory studies. Performs phlebotomy and may assist in specific laboratory functions relative to the testing, reporting, and
quality assurance
of laboratory specimens as educated and overseen by the laboratory. Performs receptionist and clerical duties to support patient care and functioning of the clinic, including matching and filing ancillary depar…
Title: Certified Medical Assistant – CMA – Women’s Health
Company: Geisinger
Location: Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, USA
Category: Healthcare, Administrative/Clerical
