Medical Assistant - $19-29 per hour

Job Description

PennState Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for a job in Gordonville, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Medical Assistant
• Discipline : Allied Health Professional
• Duration : Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 9 hours, days
• Employment Type : Staff

JOB SUMMARY : n n

n Responsible for aiding with various health care services, obtaining specimens, conducting routine lab studies of specimens, and assisting with administrative functions such as coordinating patient flow and scheduling appointments and phone messages. n

n n n MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) : n n n

n High School diploma or equivalent required. n

n Must meet current eligibility to to sit for the exam with attainment of certification or registration through one of the Penn State Health approved agencies for Medical Assistants within 90-days of employment date; OR n

n Current active status as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through one of the Penn State Health approved agencies for Medical Assistant certification required. n

n Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or must obtain BLS Certification within 6 months of employment date. n

n n n PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S) : n n n

n Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program n

n Previous outpatient experience preferred. n

n n KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES : n n

n Excellent communication skills. n

n Compassionate direct patient contact / engagement / outreach. n

n Reliable transportation to travel among designated clinic locations. n

n Flexibility to collaboratively work with various departments and perform varied tasks. n

n n In addition to a rewarding career, we also offer great n n BENEFITS n n including but not limited to : n n n n

n Paid Time Off and Personal Time n

n Medical Benefits (No waiting period) n

n Dental and Vision Benefits n

n Tuition Reimbursement n

n Life Insurance n

n 401K and more! n n n

n n ABOUT PENN STATE HEALTH : n n

n Penn State Health is one of the leading teaching and research hospitals in the country. It is a multi-hospital health system, Academic Medical Center and Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma center serving patients and communities across Central Pennsylvania.

The system includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children's Hospital, and Penn State Cancer Institute in scenic Hershey, PA.

It also includes Penn State Health Saint Joseph’s Medical Center in Reading, PA, Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, PA, and Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, PA.

Penn State Health shares an integrated strategic plan and operations with Penn State College of Medicine. n

n n WHY PENN STATE HEALTH? n n

n Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community. n

n n WHY CENTRAL PA? n n

n We are proud to possess a vibrant downtown area that affords exceptional cultural opportunities including the Hershey and Harrisburg Orchestras, museums, a highly rated amusement park, the Hershey Theater, farmer’s markets, and some of the finest dining in the region.

We are an easy distance from the Fulton Theater, York Little Theater, Lancaster’s Amish country, and walkable towns like Hummelstown and Lititz.

For the outdoors enthusiast, we have ample opportunities for hiking, biking, rowing, and hunting. n

n For sports lovers, we are home to the American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears, the Minor League Baseball’s Harrisburg Senators, and the United Soccer League’s Penn FC.

Central Pennsylvania is an exceptional combination of rural, suburban, and city living and is also within a day's trip distance of some of the country’s most famous cities - New York, Washington DC, and Philadelphia. n

n n ABOUT HERSHEY : n n

n Hershey, PA is the birthplace of everyone’s favorite chocolate! Like our city’s founders, you will find this area to be full of socially-minded organizations and individuals working together to create an amazing place to live! n n n

Penn State Health Job ID #2139-42129. Posted job title : Allied Health Professional Medical Assistant I - Eastbrook Family Health Center

About PennState Health

Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties of Pennsylvania. Our mission is to improve health through patient care, research, education, and community outreach.

When your responsibility is helping the people who need it most, you never stop looking for the best and the brightest professionals.

We are committed to advancing health care through innovation, collaboration, teamwork and above all, a passionate commitment to those we serve.

With over 100 locations, the opportunities to work, learn and grow are boundless. We believe in driving change and offer our strong hearts and helping hands anywhere they’re needed.

Here, you will be part of a team that lifts each other up and that strives and achieves together. Every day, we are driven and inspired by our patients, our communities and by each other to accomplish more, build on our legacy and create new possibilities for the future.

A career at Penn State Health is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s an opportunity to be a part of a team that’s changing lives every day.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• Life insurance
• Discount program
3 days ago