What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant position at Geisinger?
Geisinger offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally.
Job Summary
Our purpose is to care for our patients, members, students, Geisinger family, and communities. We strive to treat everyone with kindness, provide excellence in healthcare, foster learning, encourage innovation, and prioritize safety.Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- Calls 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.
- Maintains clean and organized work environment.
We offer flexible scheduling options to accommodate varying lifestyles. Our dedicated team of professionals will help you grow and develop in your career. Join our team of talented individuals who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and making a difference in the lives of others.
Position Details
We offer a variety of benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, as well as life insurance, disability coverage, and 401(k) matching. Additionally, we offer tuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities, and access to state-of-the-art technology and resources.
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required. One year of related work experience preferred. Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months required. Certain stipulations apply to hiring incentive.
