Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Outpatient Behavioral Health

Job Summary

$3000 Signing Bonus, if eligible.

Full-Time; Days; Monday – Friday.

REQUIRES: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assist (RMA).

Certified by one of the following required: NHA, AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, AAH, or AMCA; must be Medical Assistant Graduate of an accredited 1-year certificate or 2-year diploma Medical Assistant program.

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.
Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork accurately and efficiently to expedite laboratory studies.
Performs phlebotomy and may assist in specific laboratory functions relative to the testing, reporting, and quality assurance of laboratory specimens as educated and overseen by the laboratory.
Performs receptionist and clerical duties to support patient care and functioning of the clinic, including matching and filing ancillary department reports, consultation and other medical reports in patients’ medical records.
Documents in the appropriate sections to create a complete and accurate medical record.
Uses the electronic medical record and scheduling system as designated.
Facilitates timely appointments for patients.

Completes referrals and pre-authorizations as needed.
Collects co-payments.
Under the direction of the provider and/...
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Danville, US-PA
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Medical
- Recruiter: Geisinger
- Contact: Not Specified
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- Reference: R-05720
- Posted: 2026-10-14 10:12:34 -
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