Certified Medical Assistant - Community Care

About the role

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

Job Duties

• Provides direct patient care and clinical support for physicians and other providers in the outpatient setting.
• Functions as an integral member of the health care team under the direction of the provider.
• 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.

Certification Requirement

• Certified by one of the listed governing associations required: NHA, AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, AAH, or AMCA.

Education Requirement

• HS Diploma or GED

Position Details

• Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $3,000 sign-on bonus paid over two years. Certain stipulations do apply.
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Full time. 8- hour shift between the hours of 7:30am and 7:00pm.
• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• 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 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.

Work Environment

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Minimum of 1 year-related work experience (Preferred).

Skills

• Customer Service
• Multitasking
• Communication
• Teamwork

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.