CMA Pathway: Paid Training to Medical Assistant (Outpatient)

geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per

401(k) plan with Geisinger match

Wellness program

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a paid Medical Assistant to Certified Medical Assistant (MA to CMA) trainee at the Mill Street Office Building in Danville, PA. The program covers skills, responsibilities and procedures of a CMA in outpatient settings, with classroom and clinical rotations.

Trainees will learn to take vital signs, assist with ambulation, administer medications within scope, help with minor procedures, document patient information in the EMR, collect specimens, and support the care team to

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform basic patient care duties under supervision.
• Train to administer medications within scope of practice as location allows.
• Train to assist providers with minor procedures and room setup.
• Learn to obtain and document patient information in the EMR.

Responsibilities

• Train to take vital signs, weight, assist with ambulation and examinations.
• Train to collect and prepare lab specimens and complete related paperwork.
• Train to reinforce patient instructions and plan of care.
• Train to clean and prepare exam rooms and maintain a sterile environment.

Skills

Vital signs

Ambulation assistance

Documentation in EMR

Laboratory specimen collection

Patient care in outpatient setting

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

Geisinger is seeking a paid Medical Assistant to Certified Medical Assistant (MA to CMA) trainee at the Mill Street Office Building in Danville, PA. The program covers skills, responsibilities and procedures of a CMA in outpatient settings, with classroom and clinical rotations.

Trainees will learn to take vital signs, assist with ambulation, administer medications within scope, help with minor procedures, document patient information in the EMR, collect specimens, and support the care team to