Certified Medical Assistant OR Medical Assistant - Orthopedics

Geisinger•State College, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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).
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience
Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assist (RMA) required from NHA, AMT, MMA, NAHP, NCCT, MA, or AMCA.
Computer Literacy
Health Care Policy And Ethics Compliance
Organizing
Rehab Assessment And Care
Teamwork

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited 1-year certificate or 2-year diploma Medical Assistant program preferred.
Registered Orthopaedic Technician Certification (ROT).

Responsibilities

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 administrative and clerical support for the clinic/department including patient scheduling, filing reports, and following up on documentation, phone calls, and billing inquiries.
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.

Benefits

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
healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.