Clinical Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Clinic Support

Geisinger; Moosic (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental coverage

Domestic partner benefits

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for outpatient clinical support. You will provide direct patient care under physician guidance, perform EKGs and wound care, and assist with minor procedures.

Responsibilities include documenting in the EMR, coordinating referrals, and handling patient scheduling and billing inquiries. Required CMA or RMA certification with a 1- or 2-year Medical Assistant program; certification by an approved issuing body is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited 1-year certificate or 2-year diploma Medical Assistant program preferred.
• CMA or RMA certification required.
• Certified by one of the listed governing associations (NHA, AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, AAH, AMCA).

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient information using EMR rooming tool.
• Set up examination and treatment rooms between cases.
• Assist patients to prepare for visits and ensure safety and privacy.
• Provide direct patient care per provider instructions (EKGs, wound dressings, minor procedures).
• Prepare and administer medications per policy after competency validation.
• Collect specimens and perform related lab tasks as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy and assist in lab functions as trained.
• Support patient care with receptionist and clerical duties.
• Document in medical records and use scheduling system.
• Coordinate referrals and pre-authorizations; collect co-payments.
• Assist with orientation of new personnel; support timely provider communication.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical support

Documentation

Patient scheduling

Infection control

Phlebotomy

EKG tasks

Education

Medical Assistant certificate/diploma (1-2 year)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Scheduling software

EKG equipment

Job description

Geisinger is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for outpatient clinical support. You will provide direct patient care under physician guidance, perform EKGs and wound care, and assist with minor procedures.

Responsibilities include documenting in the EMR, coordinating referrals, and handling patient scheduling and billing inquiries. Required CMA or RMA certification with a 1- or 2-year Medical Assistant program; certification by an approved issuing body is essential.