Certified Medical Assistant - 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 include providing 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.

Position details include a full-time, 40 hours a week schedule. This position qualifies for a $3,000 sign-on bonus paid over two years. Certain stipulations do apply.

Benefits of working at Geisinger include full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one, three medical plan choices, pre-tax savings plans, 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, up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year, MyHealth Rewards wellness program, family-friendly support, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance.

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