Medical Assistant OR Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Care - Per Diem

Geisinger•Danville, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger offers Medical Assistants the opportunity to work in a progressive learning environment within hundreds of community sites, providing top-notch care in an outpatient clinical setting. The position is open to both Certified Medical Assistants and non-certified Medical Assistants, with pay commensurate with experience and certification. The work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The role requires accountability for all job-specific obligations and compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Geisinger emphasizes a culture of caring for patients, members, students, and the community, guided by values of kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety. The organization offers healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage, and fosters an atmosphere of collaboration and diversity to better serve its wide variety of patients and members. Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience

Responsibilities

Provides basic patient care duties such as taking vital signs, weights, assisting patient with ambulation, dressing and undressing for examination, as directed by the provider and clinical supervisor.
Assists provider in setting up for minor procedures, gathering supplies and equipment, applying aseptic dressings, opening supplies, etc.
Obtains and accurately documents patient information using the rooming tool within the electronic medical record.
Completes medication review.
Accompanies providers and care team members during patient examinations and assists as directed.
Provides support and assistance to patients as needed.
Reinforces patient instructions to enhance patient understanding and adherence to treatment, and plan of care.
Collects and prepares lab specimens, and completes associated paperwork, forms, and documentation to expedite laboratory studies with accuracy and efficiency.
Reports patient concerns and questions to appropriate care team member and follows through as directed.
Reports all patient safety incidents or issues, patient and family complaints, serious events, environmental hazards immediately to supervisor.
Provides onsite service recovery as applicable or as delegated by supervisor.
Completes Midas reports as per policy.
May have access to non-controlled medication storage and supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic and unit.
Inventories and orders supplies based on appropriate or established inventory levels.
Checks for expired items and removes expired supplies from inventory.
Assists in maintaining clean and organized work environment.
Cleans equipment and routinely inspects condition and operation of equipment as appropriate to scope of role.
Cleans and prepares exam rooms between patients.
Assures adequate stock of supplies and equipment in rooms.
Performs high level disinfection or sterilization per policy and procedure.

Benefits

401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
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.
Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

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