Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant - Plastic Surgery at Geisinger
Ringtown, PA 17967
About the Job
Location: Danville, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Patient Support, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule: Days
Work Type: Full time
Department: GMC Plastic Surgery Team
Date Posted: 02/29/2024
Job ID: R-59125
Job Summary
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.Job Duties
Supports patients and providers within the outpatient setting by performing basic direct patient care activities.
- 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.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
Will consider a Certified Medical Assistant OR a non-certified Medical Assistant for this opening. Pay will be commensurate on experience and certification.
Hiring Incentive: 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 do apply.
Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
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