Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Geisinger Clinic; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Geisinger Clinic in Wilkes-Barre is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in the outpatient setting under the supervision of providers. You will prepare patients, document vitals and visit information in the EMR, and support a safe, efficient clinic environment.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, assisting during examinations, performing EKGs and wound care as directed, phlebotomy, specimen collection, and handling administrative tasks such as scheduling,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient information using the EMR rooming tool.
• Set up examination and treatment rooms between cases.
• Assist patient to prepare for visit, ensuring safety and privacy.
• Provide direct patient care as directed, including EKGs and wound dressings.
• Prepare and administer medications per policy (non-IV).
• Collect specimens and perform phlebotomy as needed.
• Document in medical records and coordinate referrals/pre-authorizations.
• Collect co-pays and support scheduling and billing inquiries.
• Hiring incentive: $3,000 sign-on bonus paid over two years.

Skills

EKG

Phlebotomy

Clinical procedures

Electronic medical record

Education

CMA or RMA certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Geisinger Clinic in Wilkes-Barre is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in the outpatient setting under the supervision of providers. You will prepare patients, document vitals and visit information in the EMR, and support a safe, efficient clinic environment.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, assisting during examinations, performing EKGs and wound care as directed, phlebotomy, specimen collection, and handling administrative tasks such as scheduling,