Medical Assistant - Audiology

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. Caring for your health and well-being. • 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) with employer contribution • Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage • 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution • 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