Externship Opportunities 

This page lists the descriptions of externship positions available at Geisinger. Click on any position title in the list below to read a full description. (Please note: applications will not be processed for positions marked as filled.)

An externship is an experience during which a student works in a Geisinger department or clinic to learn about an occupation. Externs are required by their schools to complete a pre-set curriculum and number of hours. Externships are open to students who have been approved by their schools to complete externship hours, and are enrolled in the program of study/curriculum specified in the externship position listing.

To apply, please complete a Geisinger Internship Application.  In the Department Preferences area of the application, please list the specific position(s) and location(s) to which you are applying. Please contact the Internship Office with any questions.

Summer 2010

 

 

Externship Opportunities
Click on the position title below or scroll down to read a full description

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Administrative Office Technology Extern: Community Practice Administration

Danville, PA
Unpaid
Position Summary
This position is focused on the routine aspects of and administrative office supporting 36 clinic sites within the system.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
The position includes office flows including but not limited to spreadsheets, scheduling, planning, writing proofreading and project while providing excellent customer service.
Qualifications
Undergraduate junior or senior in Administrative Office Technology.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Computer skills including Excel, Word and Powerpoint. Willingness to learn additional software depending on project work. Focus on accuracy and customer service is required.
Special Requirements & Additional Information
Minimum GPA of 3.5 is required. Business dress is required. Care to dress in a professionally acceptable fashion. The intern may consult with his or her supervisor to discuss what is acceptable to wear.

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Marketing/management extern: careworks convenient healthcare

Danville, PA
Unpaid
Position Summary
Undergraduate internship for students interested in marketing and/or management.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Careworks Convenient Healthcare has the need for a college intern to work on  marketing and management projects, including, but not limited to the following: Sales: door hanger campaign, cold calling retail establishments, channel marketing development, ride along sales visits, new program promotions, MSO consultation project, customer service, develop a plan to improve service, develop a plan to improve patient wait time/throughput.  Marketing: evaluate current marketing collateral, review marketing playbook, draft and pitch a story, community events/consumer, review marketing training. Management: assist with upstart of new operations/new service, clinic rounds, provider scheduling, assist with retreat preparation and coordination. Service line and website development: benchmarking research, draft copy – webpage insertion. Special projects: proposal for new waiting room design based on IDEO feedback. 
The scope of the internship may vary based on needs of the organization.
Qualifications
Knowledge of: Computers/Microsoft Office, phone, fax, copier/scanner.  Abilities: Written and verbal communication, work with others or individually on an assignment.
Special Requirements & Additional Information
Candidate should be working towards a degree in related field for the position.

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Medical Assisting Extern: Bellefonte Clinic *FILLED*

Bellefonte, PA
Unpaid
Position Summary
The extern will work in a community practice setting conducting medical assisting duties.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Tasks will include working alongside a nurse, collecting vitals, rooming patients, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
The extern must be enrolled in a medical assisting program and be available to complete externship hours as part of her/his schooling.
Special Requirements & Additional Information
Minimum GPA of 2.5 required.

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Medical Assisting Extern: cold springs Clinic *FILLED*

Huntingdon, PA
Unpaid
Position Summary
The extern will work in a community practice setting conducting medical assisting duties.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Tasks will include working alongside a nurse, collecting vitals, rooming patients, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
The extern must be enrolled in a medical assisting program and be available to complete externship hours as part of her/his schooling.
Special Requirements & Additional Information
Minimum GPA of 2.5 required.

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Medical Assisting Extern: Gray's Woods Clinic *FILLED*

Port Matilda, PA
Unpaid
Position Summary
The extern will work in a community practice setting conducting medical assisting duties.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Tasks will include working alongside a nurse, collecting vitals, rooming patients, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
The extern must be enrolled in a medical assisting program and be available to complete externship hours as part of her/his schooling.
Special Requirements & Additional Information
Minimum GPA of 2.5 required.

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Medical Assisting Extern: Philipsburg Clinic *FILLED*

Philipsburg, PA
Unpaid
Position Summary
The extern will work in a community practice setting conducting medical assisting duties.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Tasks will include working alongside a nurse, collecting vitals, rooming patients, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
The extern must be enrolled in a medical assisting program and be available to complete externship hours as part of her/his schooling.
Special Requirements & Additional Information
Minimum GPA of 2.5 required.

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Medical Assisting Extern: Scenery Park Clinic *FILLED*

State College, PA
Unpaid
Position Summary
The extern will work in a community practice setting conducting medical assisting duties.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Tasks will include working alongside a nurse, collecting vitals, rooming patients, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
The extern must be enrolled in a medical assisting program and be available to complete externship hours as part of her/his schooling.
Special Requirements & Additional Information
Minimum GPA of 2.5 required.

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Medical office specialist Extern: bellefonte clinic *FILLED*

Bellefonte, PA
Unpaid
Position Summary
The extern will work at the front desk of the clinic and assist with administrative tasks.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Tasks will include:
-Front desk duties including check-in, check-out, patient registration, updating insurances and scheduling follow-up appointments
-Telephone duties including confirming appointments and answering incoming calls
-Administration: filing, form completion, record copying, creating spreadsheets
-Medical Records: scanning
-Work in x-ray department: merging files, shadowing x-ray staff
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Qualifications
Students enrolled in a medical office specialist or health IT program, who have completed at least one year of study, may apply.  The position requires knowledge of medical terminology, coding, medical records and insurance, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Special Requirements & Additional Information
Minimum GPA of 2.5 required.

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Medical office specialist Extern: Gray's Woods clinic *FILLED*

Port Matilda, PA
Unpaid
Position Summary
The extern will work at the front desk of the clinic and assist with administrative tasks.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Tasks will include:
-Front desk duties including check-in, check-out, patient registration, updating insurances and scheduling follow-up appointments
-Telephone duties including confirming appointments and answering incoming calls
-Administration: filing, form completion, record copying, creating spreadsheets
-Medical Records: scanning
-Work in x-ray department: merging files, shadowing x-ray staff
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Qualifications
Students enrolled in a medical office specialist or health IT program, who have completed at least one year of study, may apply.  The position requires knowledge of medical terminology, coding, medical records and insurance, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Special Requirements & Additional Information
Minimum GPA of 2.5 required.

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Medical office specialist Extern: lewistown clinic *FILLED*

Lewistown, PA
Unpaid
Position Summary
The extern will work at the front desk of the clinic and assist with administrative tasks.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Tasks will include:
-Front desk duties including check-in, check-out, patient registration, updating insurances and scheduling follow-up appointments
-Telephone duties including confirming appointments and answering incoming calls
-Administration: filing, form completion, record copying, creating spreadsheets
-Medical Records: scanning
-Work in x-ray department: merging files, shadowing x-ray staff
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Qualifications
Students enrolled in a medical office specialist or health IT program, who have completed at least one year of study, may apply.  The position requires knowledge of medical terminology, coding, medical records and insurance, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Special Requirements & Additional Information
Minimum GPA of 2.5 required.

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Medical office specialist Extern: Juniata clinic *FILLED*

Mifflin, PA
Unpaid
Position Summary
The extern will work at the front desk of the clinic and assist with administrative tasks.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Tasks will include:
-Front desk duties including check-in, check-out, patient registration, updating insurances and scheduling follow-up appointments
-Telephone duties including confirming appointments and answering incoming calls
-Administration: filing, form completion, record copying, creating spreadsheets
-Medical Records: scanning
-Work in x-ray department: merging files, shadowing x-ray staff
-Transcription
Qualifications
Students enrolled in a medical office specialist or health IT program, who have completed at least one year of study, may apply.  The position requires knowledge of medical terminology, coding, medical records and insurance, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Special Requirements & Additional Information
Minimum GPA of 2.5 required.

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Medical office specialist Extern: Philipsburg clinic *FILLED*

Philipsburg, PA
Unpaid
Position Summary
The extern will work at the front desk of the clinic and assist with administrative tasks.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Tasks will include:
-Front desk duties including check-in, check-out, patient registration, updating insurances and scheduling follow-up appointments
-Telephone duties including confirming appointments and answering incoming calls
-Administration: filing, form completion, record copying, creating spreadsheets
-Medical Records: scanning
-Work in x-ray department: merging files, shadowing x-ray staff
-Transcription
Qualifications
Students enrolled in a medical office specialist or health IT program, who have completed at least one year of study, may apply.  The position requires knowledge of medical terminology, coding, medical records and insurance, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Special Requirements & Additional Information
Minimum GPA of 2.5 required.

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Medical office specialist Extern: scenery park clinic *FILLED*

State College, PA
Unpaid
Position Summary
The extern will work at the front desk of the clinic and assist with administrative tasks.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Tasks will include:
-Front desk duties including check-in, check-out, patient registration, updating insurances and scheduling follow-up appointments
-Telephone duties including confirming appointments and answering incoming calls
-Administration: filing, form completion, record copying, creating spreadsheets
-Medical Records: scanning
-Work in x-ray department: merging files, shadowing x-ray staff
-Transcription
Qualifications
Students enrolled in a medical office specialist or health IT program, who have completed at least one year of study, may apply.  The position requires knowledge of medical terminology, coding, medical records and insurance, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Special Requirements & Additional Information
Minimum GPA of 2.5 required.

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