Certified Medical Assistant - Orthopedics

geisinger; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking an outpatient Certified Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support for physicians and other providers. The role includes preparing patients, documenting in the electronic medical record, and assisting with a safe patient environment.

Requirements include CMA or RMA certification and completion of an accredited 1-year certificate or 2-year diploma Medical Assistant program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited 1-year certificate or 2-year diploma Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and clinical support for physicians and other providers in an outpatient setting.
• Document using the electronic medical record and maintain patient safety and privacy.
• Assist with patient scheduling, filing reports and billing inquiries as part of clinic operations.
• Set up examination and treatment rooms between cases and support the provider during visits and minor procedures.
• Prepare and administer medications per policy (no IV administration) and perform phlebotomy as trained.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and complete related paperwork.
• Perform receptionist and clerical duties to support patient care and clinic functioning.

Education

Accredited 1-year certificate or 2-year diploma Medical Assistant program

Job description

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. Graduate of an accredited 1-year certificate or 2-year diploma Medical Assistant program preferred. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (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