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

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join its dynamic team. This role involves providing essential patient care, assisting with clinical tasks, and ensuring a smooth operation within the clinic. The ideal candidate will have a passion for patient care, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality. With a focus on teamwork and collaboration, this position offers exposure to various clinical specialties and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community. Join a forward-thinking organization that values kindness, excellence, and innovation in healthcare.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $5,000

Float premium compensation

Mileage reimbursement

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental benefits

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant required with 1 year of related experience preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and documents patient information and vital signs accurately.
• Assists with patient care and performs various clinical tasks as needed.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Phlebotomy

Basic Life Support

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Graduate from Specialty Training Program

Tools

Electronic Medical Record System

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!

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 patients as needed to prepare for visits with the provider, taking appropriate measures to assure patient safety and privacy.
• Provides direct patient care as directed by the provider based on competency and needs of the 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 the 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 the 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 the need for preventive and/or corrective maintenance.
• Responsible for actively participating in the patient safety and quality improvement program.

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.

Position Details

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. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.