What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant- Anesthesia position at Geisinger?
Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant- Anesthesia
We are seeking a highly skilled Certified Medical Assistant to join our team in the Northeast Region Anesthesia Division. This role will provide direct patient care and clinical support for providers in the outpatient setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides direct patient care and clinical support for providers in the outpatient setting.
- Functions as an integral member of the healthcare 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.
Requirements:
- 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.
- Certified by one of the listed governing associations required: NHA, AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, AAH, or AMCA.
Benefits:
- Full benefits 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.
Geisinger's Purpose and Values:
- 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.
