Certified Medical Assistant -Nail Technician

Geisinger•Elysburg, PA

58d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the physician with foot exams, in addition to performing routine nail care. Assists with a wide range of direct patientcare tasks within the assigned area. 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. Certified by one of the listed governing associations required: NHA, AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, AAH, or AMCA.

Requirements

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assist (RMA) required.
Certified by one of the listed governing associations required: NHA, AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, AAH, or AMCA.
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body
Certified Medical Assistant - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body
Certified Nail Technician within 6 months - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited 1-year certificate or 2-year diploma Medical Assistant program preferred.
Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Performs routine nail care.
Assists physician with diabetic foot exams.
Rooms patients, removes dressings, cleans wounds, applies dressings and compression wraps.
Identifies, observes, and documents the physical needs of the patient.
Reports changes in patient condition.
Assists patients in transferring and positioning to facilitate appropriate care.
Provides for or assists patients with activities of daily living as it pertains to care of patients in the Podiatry Clinic.
Performs pre-visit data gathering and record keeping on new and return patients.
Executes and documents ongoing patient communication.
Provides instruction to ensure patient's understanding of medical condition and compliance with treatment Instructions.
Assists with transporting sterile and non-sterile instruments to and from sterile processing.
Assists in problem solving and troubleshooting in the care and maintenance of equipment and assists in ensuring adequate supplies are available in the Podiatry Clinic.
Completes necessary charges for appliances and dressings to the patient.
Orders necessary materials from storeroom and purchasing.
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.
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.
Prepares and cleans instruments.
Follows protocols for sterilization and disinfection, including high level disinfection of instruments and equipment
Participates in quality improvement activities.
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.

Benefits

Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $3,000 sign-on bonus paid over two years. Certain stipulations do apply.
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