Overview
Certified Medical Assistant ConvenientCare Float Jobs in Beach Haven, Pennsylvania, USA at Geisinger
Location: Beach Haven
Certified Medical Assistant Convenient Care Float at Geisinger summary:
The Certified Medical Assistant Convenient Care Float provides direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include performing clinical duties,
document management
, patient scheduling, and assisting with examinations under the direction of healthcare providers. This role requires certification as a Medical Assistant, along with the ability to ensure a safe environment and actively contribute to quality improvement in patient care.
Job Title:
Certified Medical Assistant Convenient Care Float
Location:
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Job Category:
Patient Support, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule:
Rotation Work Type:
Full time Department:
Northeast Region Community Medicine Division Date Posted:
09/12/2024 Job :
R-67091
Job Summary
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
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 department reports, con…
Title: Certified Medical Assistant ConvenientCare Float
Company: Geisinger
Location: Beach Haven, Pennsylvania, USA
Category: Healthcare, Administrative/Clerical
