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Job Title :
Medical Assistant Student - Paid Training Program
Location :
Pittston, Pennsylvania
Job Category :
Patient Support, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule :
Work Type :
Full time
Department :
Ambulatory Nursing Professional Development Team
Date Posted :
10162024
Job ID :
R-68604 ### Job SummaryWe are proud to offer this entry level job and educational opportunity toanyone with a high school diploma or GED looking to become a MedicalAssistantCertified Medical Assistant. Over 6 weeks you will learn full-timein classroom an patient care settings and prepare for you Certified MedicalAssistant exam. The 6 week program has daytime hours, 8am-4 : 30pm. Uponcompletion we will help place you in a CMA role at Geisinger. ### Job DutiesThe CMA Pathway is a comprehensive training program where paid student medicalassistants will learn to perform the skills and job responsibilities of acertified medical assistant in both adult and pediatric settings. Trainingoccurs through didactic (classroom) and clinical rotations covering theskills, job responsibilities, and procedures that certified medical assistantsmust perform, as well as the roles that certified medical assistants play inthe healthcare setting. They will gain the knowledge and skills tosuccessfully function as a certified medical assistant in the outpatientsetting.
Train to perform 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.
Train to administer medications per scope of practice based on clinic location and type (HOP or DO)
Train to assist provider in setting up for and conducting minor procedures, gathering supplies and equipment, applying aseptic dressings, opening supplies, etc.
Train to obtain and accurately documents patient information using the rooming tool within the electronic medical record.
Train to complete data gathering including but not limited to medical, surgical, family histories, and medication review.
Train to accompany providers and care team members during patient examinations and assists as directed.
Train to provide support and assistance to patients as needed.
Train to reinforce patient instructions to enhance patient understanding and adherence to treatment, and plan of care.
Train to collect and prepare lab specimens, and complete associated paperwork, forms, and documentation to expedite laboratory studies with accuracy and efficiency.
Train to clean and prepare exam rooms between patients.
Train to perform high level disinfection or sterilization per policy and procedure.Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable forsatisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organizationpolicies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are notintended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considerednecessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skillsoutlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essentialto the performance of the job related to that position. ### Position Details
Classes will be held in Pittston.
6 -week accelerated CMA Certification Training program at _no cost toyou!_ _
Work Schedule :
Hours : 8am-4 : 30pm
Will need to travel for clinical rotations.
Benefits of working for Geisinger :
Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-areaemployees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spendingaccounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disabilitycoverage
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 afinancial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance,parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership withdiscounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & petcare; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support,digital self-help tools and more
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnityinsurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legalinsurance ### EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required) ### Our Purpose & ValuesOUR PURPOSE & VALUES : Everything we do is about caring for our patients, ourmembers, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS : Westrive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE : We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING : We shareour knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers fortomorrow. INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for ourpatients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY : We provide asafe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family Weoffer 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 uniqueexperiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members andcommunity come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverseworkforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be anaffirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability orstatus as a protected veteran.
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