Certified Medical Assistant - CMA - Primary Care

Certified Medical Assistant

Geisinger offers outpatient Certified Medical Assistants a $3,000 bonus for eligible candidates. Geisinger has hundreds of community sites that allows Certified Medical Assistants to work to the top of their certification while providing top-notch care in an ambulatory setting.

Job Duties :

• Provides 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 Assistant (RMA) required. Certified by one of the listed governing associations required : NHA, AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, AAH, or AMCA.

Position Details :

Benefits of working at Geisinger :

Education : High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required), Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Preferred)

Experience : Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s) : Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing Body, Certified Medical Assistant - Default Issuing Body

Skills : Communication, Customer Service, Multitasking, Teamwork

Our Purpose & Values : Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

We 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.

We 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.