Prof Development Certified Medical Assistant

Geisinger•Danville, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for supporting nursing clinical practice, budgetary personnel activities, regulatory activities associated with the clinical department, and professional development coordination assistance. Assures compliance with the directives, policies and applicable laws and regulations. Responsible for developing and initiating improvements in the organization and delivery of high-quality, cost-effective patient care.

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.
Certified by one of the listed governing associations required: NHA, AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, AAH, or AMCA.
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required)
Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing Body
Certified Medical Assistant - Default Issuing Body
Communication
Customer Service
Mentoring Skills
Multitasking
Preceptor Skills
Professional Presentation
Teamwork

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited 1-year certificate or 2-year diploma Medical Assistant program preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in the development, organization, and implementation of various programs focused on the professional growth, development, and competency of ambulatory nursing and nursing supportive roles.
Assists professional development supervisor with orientation, onboarding, ongoing competency evaluation and integration of new employees, including database management
Maintains current knowledge base clinically and administratively through active participation in professional and educational activities to enhance skills as an educator and clinical resource.
Provides educational reinforcement support as delegated by the ambulatory nursing leadership team
Supports organizational and site-specific efforts for service excellence, financial accountability, quality improvement, and patient safety.
Maintains documentation for fiscal impact tracing.
Evaluates quality of care administered in assigned areas, makes rounds, and assures timely communication of significant operational issues.
Focuses on empirical quality outcomes related to clinical practice.
Collaborates with Ambulatory Nursing Leadership team to support the department goals and Geisinger Nursing system strategic plan.
Serves as a strong role model in professional practice as evidenced by strong relationships with staff and members of other departments, effective communications, appropriate resource utilization and sound planning skills.
Communicates pertinent information as necessary within the ambulatory nursing structure
Facilitates team-based problem solving within and between departments.
Actively support Magnet philosophies such as a healthy work environment, professional growth and patient and family involvement in care decisions.
Supports Ambulatory Nursing Leadership team with administrative responsibilities for departments as delegated.
Contributes feedback related to the development, maintenance, and implementation of policies and procedures
Serves as a clinical resource, assisting nursing personnel in attending to identified patient and family needs, obtaining equipment and patient care items as necessary, and to answer questions and solve problems within the department and the institution.
Performs all clinical duties of Certified Medical Assistant.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.