Certified Medical Assistant - Neurosurgery

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Certified Medical Assistant - Neurosurgery

Location : Scranton, Pennsylvania

Job Category : Patient Support, Nursing and Nursing Support

Schedule : Days

Work Type : Full time

Department : GWV Specialty Clinic Nurse Team

Date Posted : 06 / 23 / 2025

Job ID : R-80352

Job Summary$3000 Signing Bonus, if eligible; Full Time Monday - Friday 8am - 4 : 30pm; REQUIRES : Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assist (RMA)

Job Duties

Provides direct patient care and clinical support for physicians and other providers in the outpatient setting. Functions as an integral member of the health care team under the direction of the provider. Performs clinical duties such as preparing patients, collecting and reviewing pertinent information, performing technical duties, documenting using the electronic medical record, and supporting a safe environment for patients. Provides administrative and clerical support for the clinic / department including patient scheduling, filing reports, and following up on documentation, phone calls, and billing inquiries.

• Obtains and documents, using the rooming tool in the electronic medical record, the patient’s reason for visit, weight, vital signs, visit screening information, medication review, and pertinent information for provider.
• Sets up examination and treatment rooms between cases.
• Assists patient as needed to prepare for visit with provider, takes appropriate measures to assure patient’s safety and privacy.
• Provides direct patient care as directed by provider based on competency and needs of clinic, such as performs EKGs, wound dressings, and functions as support to the provider during minor surgical procedures and ancillary examinations.

Prepares and administers medications according to policy and procedure after validation of knowledge and demonstration of competency. May not administer intravenous medications.

Completes patient tests and treatments per provider’s order according to policy and procedure after validation of knowledge and demonstration of competency.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Travel may be required. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Caring for your health and well-being.

EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required), Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Preferred)

ExperienceMinimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing Body; Certified Medical Assistant - Default Issuing Body

Our Purpose & ValuesOUR PURPOSE & VALUES : Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS : We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE : We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING : We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY : We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.PandoLogic. Keywords : Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Location : Scranton, PA - 18501 , PL : 601079913