Certified Medical Assistant -Nail Technician

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. This role involves providing essential patient care in a clinical environment, assisting with examinations, and ensuring accurate documentation of patient needs. The ideal candidate will be certified and possess strong communication skills, contributing to a supportive and efficient healthcare setting. With a focus on quality improvement and patient satisfaction, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and offers comprehensive benefits from day one.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company contributions

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program with financial incentives

Voluntary benefits options

Family-friendly support programs

Qualifications

• Certification required from governing associations like NHA, AAMA, or AMT.
• Experience in clinical patient care and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine nail care and assist with diabetic foot exams.
• Document patient needs and changes in condition.
• Administer medications and prepare laboratory specimens.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Phlebotomy

Medication Administration

Problem Solving

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Performs routine nail care.
• Assists physician with diabetic foot exams.
• Rooms patients, removes dressings, cleans wounds, applies dressings and compression wraps.
• Identifies, observes, and documents the physical needs of the patient.
• Reports changes in patient condition.
• Assists patients in transferring and positioning to facilitate appropriate care.
• Provides for or assists patients with activities of daily living as it pertains to care of patients in the Podiatry Clinic.
• Performs pre-visit data gathering and record keeping on new and return patients.
• Executes and documents ongoing patient communication.
• Provides instruction to ensure patient's understanding of medical condition and compliance with treatment instructions.
• Assists with transporting sterile and non-sterile instruments to and from sterile processing.
• Assists in problem solving and troubleshooting in the care and maintenance of equipment and assists in ensuring adequate supplies are available in the Podiatry Clinic.
• Completes necessary charges for appliances and dressings to the patient.
• Orders necessary materials from storeroom and purchasing.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

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.

Hiring Incentive

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

Hours

8-4:30pm

Required Experience

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required. Certified by one of the listed governing associations required: NHA, AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, AAH, or AMCA.

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.