Outpatient CMA: Patient Care, EKGs & Clinic Support

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$3,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient setting at the South Wilkes-Barre Professional Building. You will work under providers, prepare patients, collect vital information, and assist with procedures while maintaining a safe clinical environment.

Responsibilities include patient rooming, room setup, patient education, specimen collection, and coordinating referrals and pre-authorizations.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with patients and team members.
• Strong customer service and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a busy outpatient clinic.
• Team collaboration to support providers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and documents patient information using EMR rooming tool.
• Sets up examination and treatment rooms between cases.
• Assists patients to prepare for visits and ensures safety and privacy.
• Provides direct patient care per provider instructions (EKG, wound care, minor procedures).
• Prepares and administers medications per policy (no IV).
• Collects lab specimens and completes related paperwork.
• Performs phlebotomy and supports laboratory functions.
• Handles receptionist and clerical duties to support patient care and records.
• Documents in medical records and uses scheduling system.
• Facilitates timely appointments, referrals and pre-authorizations.
• Collects co-payments.
• Assists with orientation of new personnel.
• Reinforces patient education per provider instructions.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program (certificate/ diploma)

Job description

Geisinger is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient setting at the South Wilkes-Barre Professional Building. You will work under providers, prepare patients, collect vital information, and assist with procedures while maintaining a safe clinical environment.

Responsibilities include patient rooming, room setup, patient education, specimen collection, and coordinating referrals and pre-authorizations.