Certified Medical Assistant OR Medical Assistant- MA - Orthopedics

Geisinger•Danville, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant or non-certified Medical Assistant for an outpatient Orthopedics role at Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine. The position provides basic patient care and clinical support to providers and care team members, helping deliver care in an outpatient clinical setting. Pay is commensurate with experience and certification. 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 apply. This is a regular, full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role works in a clinical environment and requires a high school diploma or GED. At least one year of related work experience is preferred. Certified Medical Assistants must hold a certification from one of the listed governing associations. Basic Life Support certification is required within six months. Geisinger offers benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one; medical plan choices; flexible spending and health savings accounts; company-paid life and disability coverage; a 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions; paid time off; tuition reimbursement; wellness incentives; family support and leave programs; an Employee Assistance Program; and voluntary insurance and other benefits. Geisinger describes its purpose and values as caring for patients, members, students, employees, and communities, guided by kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety. The organization is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Certified Medical Assistants must hold certification from one of these governing associations: NHA, AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, AAH, or AMCA.
Basic Life Support certification within six months.
Communication, customer service, multitasking, and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of related work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide basic patient care, including taking vital signs and weights, assisting with ambulation, and helping patients dress and undress for examinations as directed by the provider and clinical supervisor.
Assist providers with preparation for minor procedures by gathering supplies and equipment, applying aseptic dressings, and opening supplies.
Obtain and accurately document patient information using the electronic medical record rooming tool.
Complete medication reviews.
Accompany providers and care team members during patient examinations and assist as directed.
Provide support and assistance to patients as needed.
Reinforce patient instructions to support understanding and adherence to treatment and the plan of care.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and complete related paperwork, forms, and documentation accurately and efficiently.
Report patient concerns and questions to the appropriate care team member and follow through as directed.
Immediately report patient safety incidents or issues, patient and family complaints, serious events, and environmental hazards to a supervisor.
Provide onsite service recovery as applicable or delegated by a supervisor.
Complete Midas reports according to policy.
Transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet clinic and unit needs; the role may have access to non-controlled medication storage and supply areas.
Inventory and order supplies based on established inventory levels.
Check for expired items and remove expired supplies from inventory.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Clean equipment and routinely inspect its condition and operation as appropriate to the role.
Clean and prepare examination rooms between patients.
Ensure rooms have adequate supplies and equipment.
Perform high-level disinfection or sterilization according to policy and procedure.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan that allows employees to accrue time quickly.
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance.
Parental leave pay and military leave pay.
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program offering referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care, as well as legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
Sign-on bonus of $3,000 for eligible Certified Medical Assistants, paid over two years, or $1,500 for eligible non-certified Medical Assistants, paid over one year; stipulations apply.