Medical Assistant - Otolaryngology

Location:

Geisinger Healthplex State College

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

$1500 Signing Bonus, if eligible; Full Time Day 7:30am - 4pm; Monday - Friday; REQUIRES: High School Diploma or GED; previous experience and training preferred. Already a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assist (RMA)? We offer a $3000 Signing Bonus, if eligible and compensation is based on years of experience.

Job Duties:

Supports patients and providers within the outpatient setting by performing basic direct patient care activities.

• Provides basic patient care duties such as taking vital signs, weights, assisting patient with ambulation, dressing and undressing for examination, as directed by the provider and clinical supervisor.

• Assists provider in setting up for minor procedures, gathering supplies and equipment, applying aseptic dressings, opening supplies, etc.

• Obtains and accurately documents patient information using the rooming tool within the electronic medical record.

• Completes medication review.

• Accompanies providers and care team members during patient examinations and assists as directed.

• Provides support and assistance to patients as needed.

• Reinforces patient instructions to enhance patient understanding and adherence to treatment, and plan of care.

• Collects and prepares lab specimens, and completes associated paperwork, forms, and documentation to expedite laboratory studies with accuracy and efficiency.

• Reports patient concerns and questions to appropriate care team member and follows through as directed.

• Reports all patient safety incidents or issues, patient and family complaints, serious events, environmental hazards immediately to supervisor.

• Provides onsite service recovery as applicable or as delegated by supervisor.

• Completes Midas reports as per policy.

• May have access to non-controlled medication storage and supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic and unit.

• Inventories and orders supplies based on appropriate or established inventory levels.

• Checks for expired items and removes expired supplies from inventory.

• Assists in maintaining clean and organized work environment.

• Cleans equipment and routinely inspects condition and operation of equipment as appropriate to scope of role.

• Cleans and prepares exam rooms between patients.

• Assures adequate stock of supplies and equipment in rooms.

• Performs high level disinfection or sterilization per policy and procedure.

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.

Position Details:

Caring for your health and well-being.

• 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) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution
• 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

Education:

High School Dipl