Certified Medical Assistant, Per-Diem

Milton Hershey School; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Retirement savings plan eligible (part

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts at Hershey-area businesses

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks a part-time Per-Diem Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support the Student Health Center and school clinics. You will assist ill or injured students, handle admissions and discharges, and transport students to off-campus medical appointments, including ER visits.

Schedule features up to 29 hours per week with two 8-hour weekend shifts per four-week cycle. Competitive hourly pay and benefits for part-time staff are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid CMA certification or equivalent state approval is required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required; OSHA training is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as CMA or CNA is required.

Responsibilities

• Support school nurses in delivering high-quality, student-centered care.
• Assist with student admissions and discharges and daily care needs.
• Transport and accompany students to off-campus medical appointments, including ER visits.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Confidentiality

Communication

Integrity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification

CPR and First Aid certifications

OSHA training (preferred)

Job description

Job Description - Certified Medical Assistant, Per-Diem (26000161)

Certified Medical Assistant, Per-Diem - ( 26000161 )

Description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s best pre-K through 12th grade private schools, where over 2,200 students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with a cost-free home, a top-notch education and access to exceptionally well-resourced athletic and other extra-curricular opportunities. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, the school is fully endowed with the resources to ensure students thrive. The school has prepared over 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students.

MHS is seeking Per-Diem Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) to join the dedicated team in our Student Health Center. In this role, you will support registered school nurses in delivering high-quality, student-centered care in a 40-bed Health Center and three school-based clinics. You will assist students who are ill, injured, recovering from surgery, or receiving behavioral wellness services. Responsibilities include supporting student admissions and discharges, assisting with daily care needs, and transporting and accompanying students to off-campus medical appointments, including emergency room visits. The ideal candidate demonstrates confidentiality, sound judgment, personal accountability, and a commitment to providing compassionate care aligned with the school’s mission and Student Health Services program.

Schedule, Pay & Benefits: Per-diem employees work year-round up to 29 hours per week (various shifts) and are scheduled for two 8-hour weekend shifts during each four-week scheduling period. The hourly pay range is $18.36–$23.46 (based on the shift). Part-time employees are eligible for a retirement savings plan, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), free meals while on duty, and discounts at participating Hershey-area businesses.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Valid current certification from a state approved Medical Assistant training program or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as certified nursing assistant or medical assistant, required.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications are required. OSHA training for blood-borne pathogens preferred.
• Physically able to lift and assist injured students.
• Experience working with a diverse workplace, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative and team environment in a busy and dynamic work setting.
• Candidates must be willing to actively engage with students beyond the scope of their job responsibilities.
• Candidates must demonstrate a high level of integrity, as all MHS Staff are role models for MHS Students.
  

Schedule

Part-time

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

Sep 14, 2026

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Milton Hershey School does not discriminate in admissions or other programs and services on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, religious creed or disability. .Equal Opportunity Policy