Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Support

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

Job summary

Geisinger in Pittston, PA is seeking a clinical support specialist to assist providers and prepare examination rooms, document patient information in the electronic medical record, and help ensure patient safety and privacy. You will perform phlebotomy, assist with minor procedures, prepare and administer medications, collect specimens, and handle clerical tasks to support timely patient care.

Travel may be required; you will follow infection control protocols and participate in patient

Qualifications

• Direct patient care and support under provider guidance.
• Documentation in the electronic medical record per policy and procedure.
• Compliance with infection prevention and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and documents patient's reason for visit, vitals, screening information, and medication review.
• Sets up examination and treatment rooms between cases.
• Assists patients to prepare for visits and ensures safety and privacy.
• Performs direct patient care such as EKGs, wound dressings, and assists during minor procedures.
• Prepares and administers medications as directed, avoiding IV administration.
• Completes tests and treatments per provider orders.
• Collects and processes laboratory specimens; performs phlebotomy as trained.
• Handles receptionist/clerical duties and medical record documentation.
• Manages referrals and pre-authorizations; collects co-pays.
• Maintains infection control standards and cleans/sterilizes instruments.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Wound care

Medication administration

Patient safety

Clerical duties

Sterilization protocols

Infection prevention

EMR documentation

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Geisinger in Pittston, PA is seeking a clinical support specialist to assist providers and prepare examination rooms, document patient information in the electronic medical record, and help ensure patient safety and privacy. You will perform phlebotomy, assist with minor procedures, prepare and administer medications, collect specimens, and handle clerical tasks to support timely patient care.

Travel may be required; you will follow infection control protocols and participate in patient