Certified Medical Assistant - CMA - Women's Health

About the Role

Geisinger offers outpatient Certified Medical Assistants a $3,000 bonus for eligible candidates. With hundreds of community sites, Certified Medical Assistants work to the top of their certification while providing top-notch care in an ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and clinical support for physicians and other providers in the outpatient setting.
• Performs clinical duties such as preparing patients, collecting and reviewing pertinent information, 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.
• Obtains and documents patient’s reason for visit, weight, vital signs, visit screening information, medication review, and pertinent information for provider using the rooming tool in the electronic medical record.
• Sets up examination and treatment rooms between cases.
• Assists patients as needed to prepare for visits with providers, ensuring patient safety and privacy.
• Provides direct patient care as directed by provider, including performing EKGs, wound dressings, and supporting minor surgical procedures and ancillary examinations.
• Prepares and administers medications according to policy and procedure after validation of knowledge and demonstration of competency (intravenous medications excluded).
• Completes patient tests and treatments per provider’s order according to policy and procedure after validation of knowledge and competency.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens, completes associated paperwork accurately and efficiently.
• Performs phlebotomy and may assist in specific laboratory functions relative to testing, reporting, and quality assurance of laboratory specimens.
• Performs receptionist and clerical duties, including matching and filing ancillary department reports, consultation, and other medical reports in patients’ medical records.
• Documents in the appropriate sections to create a complete and accurate medical record.
• Uses the electronic medical record and scheduling system as designated.
• Facilitates timely appointments for patients, completes referrals and pre-authorizations as needed, and collects co-payments.
• Assists with orientation of new personnel under the direction of the provider and/or site lead.
• Executes and documents ongoing patient communication, prioritizes communications to the provider, and responds to patient questions to ensure efficient use of provider time.
• Reinforces patient education as directed by the provider to support patient understanding of instructions.
• May inventory medical/surgical supplies and pharmaceuticals (non-controlled substances) to ensure adequate supply levels, verify expiration dates, and optimize organizational efficiency.
• May have access to non-controlled medication storage/supply areas and transport non-controlled medications as necessary.
• Prepares and cleans instruments, follows protocols for sterilization and disinfection, including high-level disinfection of instruments and equipment.
• Cleans and sets up examination rooms between patients using established infection prevention protocols.
• Follows hand hygiene and appropriate infection prevention precautions.
• Routinely inspects and observes condition and operation of diagnostic equipment to ensure proper function and identifies need for maintenance.
• Actively participates in patient safety and quality improvement programs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited 1-year certificate or 2-year diploma Medical Assistant program (preferred).
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required.
• Certification by one of the following governing associations: NHA, AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, AAH, or AMCA.
• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience (preferred).
• Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months of hire.

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.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; access to free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance.

Pay

This position qualifies for a $3,000 sign-on bonus paid over two years (certain stipulations apply).

Schedule

Days / Rotation between 7:45 AM - 5:00 PM.