Certified Medical Assistant OR Medical Assistant - Orthopedics

Location:

Geisinger Healthplex State College

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Geisinger offers outpatient Medical Assistants up to a $3,000 bonus for eligible candidates. Geisinger has hundreds of community sites that allows Medical Assistants to work in a progressive learning environment while providing top-notch care in an outpatient clinical setting.

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, conducting, and coordinating Cast Tech activities, performing technical duties, documenting using the electronic medical record, and supporting a safe environment for patients. Provides administrativeand clerical support for the clinic/department including patient scheduling, filing reports, and following up on documentation, phone calls, and billing inquiries. Graduate of an accredited 1-year certificate or 2-year diploma Medical Assistant program preferred.

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assist (RMA) required from NHA, AMT, MMA, NAHP, NCCT, MA, or AMCA as well as Registered Orthopaedic Technician Certification (ROT).

• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork to expedite laboratory studies with maximum accuracy and efficiency.
• 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.
• 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; Directs patients to examination rooms; assists in preparing patients for examinations as necessary; notifies physician of patient arrival; Applies and removes casts and splints; reinforces physicians instructions for cast and splint care.
• Assists patient as needed to prepare for visit with provider, takes appropriate measures to assure patient's safety and privacy.
• Administers medications according to policy and procedure after validation of knowledge and demonstration of competency. May not administer intravenous medications.
• 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. Collects copays as required.
• Facilitates timely appointments for patients. Completes referrals and pre-authorizations as needed.
• Utilizes the electronic medical record.  Executes and documents ongoing patient communication, as directed by provider, prioritizes communications to the provider, responds to patient questions and requests to ensure efficient use of provider time and timely response to patient needs.
• Reinforces patient education as directed by the provider to support patient's understanding of instructions.
• May inventory medical/surgical supplies and pharmaceuticals non-controlled substances only to ensure adequate supply levels, verify expiration dates, document utilization, optimize organizational efficiency and space utilization.
• May have access to non-controlled medication storage/supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic/unit.
• Follows protocols for sterilization and disinfection, including high level disinfection of instruments and equipment.
• Cleans/sets up examination rooms between patients using established infection prevention protocols.
• Follows hand hygiene and appropriate infection prevention precautions. Routinely inspects/observes condition and operation of diagnostic equipment and instrumentation to ensure proper operation and identifies need for preventive and/or corrective maintenance.
• Responsible for actively participating in patient safety and quality improvement program.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. 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:

Will consider a Certified Medical Assistant OR a non-certified Medical Assistant for this opening. Pay will be commensurate on experience and certification.  

 

• Hiring Incentive: Certified Medical Assistants qualify for a $3,000 sign-on bonus paid over two years. Non-Certified Medical Assistants qualify for a $1,500 sign-on bonus paid over one year.  Certain stipulations do apply. 
• Hours:  full time, 40 hours a week.
• Education Requirement: Must hold a HS diploma or GED. 
• Requirements for Certified Medical Assistant only:  Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assist (RMA) required from NHA, AMT, MMA, NAHP, NCCT, MA, or AMCA.

Benefits of working at Geisinger: 

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one  
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents   
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)   
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage   
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions   
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly   
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year   
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive   
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones   
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.   
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance   

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Certified Medical Assistant - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body

Skills:

Computer Literacy, Health Care Policy And Ethics Compliance, Organizing, Rehab Assessment And Care, Teamwork

OUR 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, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.