Medical Assistant (Flex) - Neurology

Geisinger•Danville, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Medical Assistant role with flex scheduling at Geisinger Medical Center (GMC). The role supports patients and providers within the outpatient setting by performing basic direct patient care activities. The job involves assisting providers with procedures, documenting patient information in the electronic medical record, completing medication reviews, and collecting lab specimens. The Medical Assistant will also reinforce patient instructions, report patient concerns, and manage supplies and equipment. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment, and the position requires compliance with all organization policies and procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assist (RMA) if applying for Certified Medical Assistant Role
Certified by one of the following required: NHA, AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, AAH, or AMCA if applying for Certified Medical Assistant Role
Medical Assistant Graduate of an accredited 1-year certificate or 2-year diploma Medical Assistant program if applying for Certified Medical Assistant Role
Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months
Communication skills
Customer Service skills
Multitasking skills
Teamwork skills

Nice To Haves

Previous patient care experience or training preferred
Graduate from Specialty Training Program
Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience

Responsibilities

Supports patients and providers within the outpatient setting by performing basic direct patient care activities.
Provides basic patient care duties such as taking vital signs, weights, assisting patient with ambulation, dressing and undressing for examination, as directed by the provider and clinical supervisor.
Assists provider in setting up for minor procedures, gathering supplies and equipment, applying aseptic dressings, opening supplies, etc.
Obtains and accurately documents patient information using the rooming tool within the electronic medical record.
Completes medication review.
Accompanies providers and care team members during patient examinations and assists as directed.
Provides support and assistance to patients as needed.
Reinforces patient instructions to enhance patient understanding and adherence to treatment, and plan of care.
Collects and prepares lab specimens, and completes associated paperwork, forms, and documentation to expedite laboratory studies with accuracy and efficiency.
Reports patient concerns and questions to appropriate care team member and follows through as directed.
Reports all patient safety incidents or issues, patient and family complaints, serious events, environmental hazards immediately to supervisor.
Provides onsite service recovery as applicable or as delegated by supervisor.
Completes Midas reports as per policy.
May have access to non-controlled medication storage and supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic and unit.
Inventories and orders supplies based on appropriate or established inventory levels.
Checks for expired items and removes expired supplies from inventory.
Assists in maintaining clean and organized work environment.
Cleans equipment and routinely inspects condition and operation of equipment as appropriate to scope of role.
Cleans and prepares exam rooms between patients.
Assures adequate stock of supplies and equipment in rooms.
Performs high level disinfection or sterilization per policy and procedure.