Certified Medical Assistant CMA Regional - $3/hourly additional PLUS mileage! Float

Geisinger; Mount Pocono (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing essential patient care, assisting with examinations, and maintaining accurate medical records. The successful candidate will gain exposure to various clinical specialties while ensuring patient safety and comfort. With a generous sign-on bonus and float premium compensation, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference in patients' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Care Benefits

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Sign-on Bonus

Mileage Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required.
• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist with examinations and treatments.
• Document patient information accurately and maintain medical records.
• Facilitate timely appointments and assist with patient communications.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Phlebotomy

Basic Life Support

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduate from Specialty Training Program

Tools

Electronic Medical Record Systems

Job description

Job Summary: The successful candidate in this role will travel within 2 counties, Lackawanna and Monroe counties. The successful candidate should live within a commutable distance to one of the clinic locations within these areas. This position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus to eligible candidates, as well as a float premium compensation of an additional $3/hour PLUS mileage reimbursement!

Qualifications: 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 listed governing associations required: NHA, AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, AAH, or AMCA.

Job Duties: This new position will float based upon needs within the Northeast region (Lackawanna/Monroe counties). This position will gain exposure and experience with a multitude of ambulatory clinical specialties. The successful candidate will be compensated for travel AND eligible for float premium compensation of an additional $3/hour!

• Obtains and documents, using the rooming tool in the electronic medical record, the patient's reason for visit, weight, vital signs, visit screening information, medication review, and pertinent information for the provider.
• Sets up examination and treatment rooms between cases.
• Assists patient as needed to prepare for visit with provider, takes appropriate measures to assure patient's safety and privacy.
• Provides direct patient care as directed by provider based on competency and needs of clinic, such as performing EKGs, wound dressings, and functioning as support to the provider during minor surgical procedures and ancillary examinations.
• Prepares and administers medications according to policy and procedure after validation of knowledge and demonstration of competency. May not administer intravenous medications.
• Completes patient tests and treatments per provider's order according to policy and procedure after validation of knowledge and demonstration of competency.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork accurately and efficiently to expedite laboratory studies.
• Performs phlebotomy and may assist in specific laboratory functions relative to the testing, reporting, and quality assurance of laboratory specimens as educated and overseen by the laboratory.
• Performs receptionist and clerical duties to support patient care and functioning of the clinic, 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.
• Collects co-payments.
• Under the direction of the provider and/or site lead, assists with orientation of new personnel.
• Executes and documents ongoing patient communication, as directed by provider, prioritizes communications to the provider, responds to patient questions and requests to ensure efficient use of provider time and timely response to patient needs.
• Reinforces patient education as directed by the provider to support patient's understanding of instructions.
• May inventory medical/surgical supplies and pharmaceuticals (non-controlled substances only) to ensure adequate supply levels, verify expiration dates, document utilization, optimize organizational efficiency and space utilization.
• May have access to non-controlled medication storage/supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic/unit.
• Prepares and cleans instruments.
• Follows protocols for sterilization and disinfection, including high-level disinfection of instruments and equipment.
• Cleans/sets up examination rooms between patients using established infection prevention protocols.
• Follows hand hygiene and appropriate infection prevention precautions. Routinely inspects/observes condition and operation of diagnostic equipment and instrumentation to ensure proper operation and identifies need for preventive and/or corrective maintenance.
• Responsible for actively participating in patient safety and quality improvement program.

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

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) - (Required), Graduate from Specialty Training Program - (Preferred)

Experience: Minimum of 1 year - Related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s): Certified Medical Assistant - Default Issuing Body; Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing Body

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family, and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. We offer healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members, and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.