Per Diem Certified Medical Assistant_ConvenientCare West Region - Part-time

p style="text-align:left"bLocation:/b/pGeisinger ConvenientCare Bellefontep style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bShift:/b/pRotation (United States of America)p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bScheduled Weekly Hours:/b/p0p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bWorker Type:/b/pRegularp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bExemption Status:/b/pNop style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bJob Summary:/b/pProvides direct patient care and clinical support for physicians and other providers in the outpatient setting. Functions as an integral member of the health care 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. 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.p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bJob Duties:/b/pulliObtains and documents, using the rooming tool in the electronic medical record, the patient’s reason for visit, weight, vital signs, visit screening information, medication review, and pertinent information for provider./liliSets up examination and treatment rooms between cases./liliAssists patient as needed to prepare for visit with provider, takes appropriate measures to assure patient’s safety and privacy./liliProvides direct patient care as directed by provider based on competency and needs of clinic, such as performs EKGs, wound dressings, and functions as support to the provider during minor surgical procedures and ancillary examinations./lilipPrepares and administers medications according to policy and procedure after validation of knowledge and demonstration of competency. May not administer intravenous medications./p/lilipCompletes patient tests and treatments per provider’s order according to policy and procedure after validation of knowledge and demonstration of competency./p/liliCollects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork accurately and efficiently to expedite laboratory studies./liliPerforms phlebotomy and may assist in specific laboratory functions relative to the testing, reporting, and quality assurance of laboratory specimens as educated and overseen by the laboratory./liliPerforms receptionist and clerical duties to support patient care and functioning of the clinic, including matching and filing ancillary department reports, consultation and other medical reports in patients’ medical records./liliDocuments in the appropriate sections to create a complete and accurate medical record./liliUses the electronic medical record and scheduling system as designated./liliFacilitates timely appointments for patients. Completes referrals and pre-authorizations as needed./liliCollects co-payments./liliUnder the direction of the provider and/or site lead, assists with orientation of new personnel./liliExecutes and documents ongoing patient communication, as directed by provider, prioritizes communications to the provider, responds to patient questions and requests to ensure efficient use of provider time and timely response to patient needs./liliReinforces patient education as directed by the provider to support patient’s understanding of instructions./liliMay inventory medical/surgical supplies and pharmaceuticals non-controlled substances only to ensure adequate supply levels, verify expiration dates, document utilization, optimize organizational efficiency and space utilization./liliMay have access to non-controlled medication storage/supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic/unit./liliPrepares and cleans instruments./liliFollows protocols for sterilization and disinfection, including high level disinfection of instruments and equipment./liliCleans/sets up examination rooms between patients using established infection prevention protocols./liliFollows hand hygiene and appropriate infection prevention precautions. Routinely inspects/observes condition and operation of diagnostic equipment and instrumentation to ensure proper operation and identifies need for preventive and/or corrective maintenance./liliResponsible for actively participating in patient safety and quality improvement program./li/ulpbr /Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Travel may be required. 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./pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bPosition Details:/b/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bEducation:/b/pHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required), Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Preferred)p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bExperience:/b/pMinimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bCertification(s) and License(s):/b/pBasic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing Body, Certified Medical Assistant - Default Issuing Bodyp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bSkills:/b/pCommunication, Customer Service, Multitasking, Teamworkp/ppbOUR PURPOSE amp; VALUES: /bspanEverything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. /span/pullibKINDNESS: /bspanWe strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. /span/lilibEXCELLENCE: /bspanWe treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. /span/lilibLEARNING: /bspanWe share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. /span/lilibINNOVATION/bspan: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation./span/lilispanbSAFETY:/b We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. /span/li/ulp/pp/ppWe offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality./pp/ppspanWe know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.  We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran./span/p