Overview
Certified Medical Assistant Float – CMA Jobs in State College, Pennsylvania, USA at Geisinger
Job Title:
Certified Medical Assistant Float – CMA – State College
Location:
State College, Pennsylvania
Job Category:
Patient Support, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule:
Days
Work Type:
Full time
Department:
Scenery Park & Bellefonte Community Medicine Team
Date Posted:
07/23/2024
Job :
R-64681
Job Summary
Geisinger offers outpatient Certified Medical Assistants a $3,000 bonus for eligible candidates. This position will also receive a $2 an hour Stipend on top of base pay. 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
Will Float between Centre County Sites:
Philipsburg, Grays Woods, Scenery Park and Bellefonte
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, andquality assuranceof 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, consultation and other medical reports in patients’ medical records.
Documents in the appropriate sections to create a complete and accurate medical record.
Uses the electronic medical record and scheduling system as designated.
Facilitates timely appointments for patients. Completes referrals and pre-authorizations as needed.
Collects co-payments.
Under the direction of the provider and/or site lead, assists with orientation of new personnel.
Executes and documents ongoing patientcommunication, as directed by provider, prioritizes communications to the provider, responds to patient questions and requests to ensure efficient use of provider time and timely response to patient needs.
Reinforces patienteducationas directed by the provider to support patient’s understanding of instructions.
May inventory medical/surgical supplies and pharmaceuticals non-controlled substances only to ensure adequate supply levels, verify expiration dates, document utilization, optimize organizational efficiency and space utilization.
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Title: Certified Medical Assistant Float – CMA
Company: Geisinger
Location: State College, Pennsylvania, USA
Category: Healthcare, Administrative/Clerical
