Overview
Medical Assistant Convenient Care Jobs in Taylor, Pennsylvania, USA at Geisinger
Position: Medical Assistant Convenient Care (Additional Job)
Location: Taylor
Medical Assistant Convenient Care (Additional Job) at Geisinger summary:
The Medical Assistant in Convenient Care provides direct patient care and clinical support in outpatient settings, assists physicians, and maintains accurate medical records. This role includes performing clinical tasks, facilitating patient
communication
, and providing administrative support for the clinic. Candidates must have relevant certifications and demonstrate a commitment to
patient safety
and quality improvement.
Job Title:
Medical Assistant Convenient Care (Additional Job)
Location:
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Job Category:
Patient Support, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule:
Per Diem Work Type:
Part time Department:
JM-Northeast Region Community Medicine Division Date Posted:
07/13/2022 Job :
R-16763
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 required. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assist (RMA) required.
Certified by one of the listed governing associations required: NHA, AMT, or AAMA.
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, diabetic foot exam, and functions as support to the provider during minor surgical procedures and ancillary examinations.
In Primary Care, non-hospital based, practice sites only, administers medications according to policy and procedure after validation of knowledge and demonstration of competency. May not administer intravenous medications. 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, consultation and other medical reports in patients’ medical records. Documents in the appropriate sections to …
Title: Medical Assistant Convenient Care
Company: Geisinger
Location: Taylor, Pennsylvania, USA
Category: Healthcare, Administrative/Clerical
