Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatric Cardiology

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant for its Pediatric Cardiology service at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. This outpatient clinical role provides basic patient care and assists providers and the care team with examinations, minor procedures, specimen collection, patient instructions, and clinic operations. The position may be filled by a certified or non-certified Medical Assistant; pay is based on experience and certification. Certified Medical Assistants are eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus paid over two years, while non-certified Medical Assistants are eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus paid over one year. Stipulations apply. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Employees are accountable for satisfying job-specific obligations and complying with organizational policies and procedures. The duties listed represent typical elements of the role; additional competencies and skills identified in department-specific orientation may also be essential. The schedule is days, with 40 scheduled hours per week. The position is regular and non-exempt. Geisinger describes its workplace culture as collaborative, cooperative, and collegial, and emphasizes kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Basic Life Support certification within six months.
Communication, customer service, multitasking, and teamwork skills.
Eligible candidates may be certified or non-certified Medical Assistants.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of related work experience is preferred.
Medical Assistant certification; certification affects pay and sign-on bonus eligibility.

Responsibilities

Provide basic patient care, including taking vital signs and weights and assisting patients with ambulation and with dressing or undressing for examinations, as directed by the provider and clinical supervisor.
Assist providers with minor procedures by setting up, 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 when 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 include access to non-controlled medication storage and supply areas.
Inventory and order supplies based on appropriate or established inventory levels.
Check for expired items and remove expired supplies from inventory.
Help 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

Full 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 that accrues 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, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
Sign-on bonus of $3,000 over two years for eligible Certified Medical Assistants or $1,500 over one year for eligible non-certified Medical Assistants; stipulations apply.