What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Support Associate - Primary Care position at Geisinger?
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team in providing exceptional primary care services to patients. As a key member of our clinical staff, you will work closely with healthcare providers to deliver high-quality patient care and support.
Responsibilities
- Providing direct clinical care as directed by the provider, prioritizing communication to ensure efficient use of provider time.
- Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, completing associated paperwork to expedite laboratory studies.
- Cleaning and setting up examination and treatment rooms between cases, maintaining required levels of asepsis.
- Administering medications and vaccines under the direction of a provider, following established scope of practice guidelines.
As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with colleagues to promote excellent patient outcomes. Your role will involve:
Key Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this position, you will possess:
- A graduate degree from a Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
- A minimum of 1 year of nursing experience (Preferred)
- Basic Life Support Certification (Default Issuing Body)
- Licensed Practical Nurse certification (Default Issuing Body)
Benefits
At Geisinger, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 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 health savings account (HSA)
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows quick accrual of time
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per calendar year
- The MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
- FAMILY-Friendly Support: Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and discounted backup care for loved ones through Care.com
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care, 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 insurance
About Us
We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Our diverse workforce makes us stronger, and we strive to create an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality. We believe in promoting better health for all, regardless of background or circumstances. By joining our team, you will become part of a community dedicated to excellence, innovation, kindness, and learning.
Salary : $5,000
