Overview
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Urgent Care and Primary Care Jobs in Castanea, Pennsylvania, USA at Geisinger
Location: Castanea
Now hiring in Picture Rocks, PA
Job Title:
Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant – Cardiology
Location:
Danville, Pennsylvania
Job Category:
Patient Support, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule:
Days
Work Type:
Full time
Department:
GMC Cardiology & Vascular Team
Date Posted:
11/16/2024
Job :
R-69631
Job Summary
Geisinger offers outpatient Medical Assistants up to a $3,000 bonus for eligible candidates. Geisinger has hundreds of community sites that allows Medical Assistants to work in a progressive
learning environment
while providing top-notch care in an outpatient clinical 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.
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.
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, 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 m…
Title: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Urgent Care and Primary Care
Company: Geisinger
Location: Castanea, Pennsylvania, USA
Category: Healthcare, Administrative/Clerical
