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.

Will consider a Certified Medical Assistant OR a non-certified Medical Assistant for this opening. Pay will be commensurate on experience and certification.

• Hiring Incentive: Certified Medical Assistants qualify for a $3,000 sign-on bonus paid over two years. Non-Certified Medical Assistants qualify for a $1,500 sign-on bonus paid over one year. Certain stipulations do apply.

• Hours: M-F (8:30am-5:00pm)

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer 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. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more:

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

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