Manager Pathology and Lab Medicine - Laboratory Administration

Penn State Health; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Wellness Programs

Fitness Discounts

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support health care services, specimen collection, and routine lab studies. You will coordinate patient flow, schedule appointments, and handle phone messages while serving as a preceptor for new MA orientation and student instruction.

The role requires a High School diploma, BLS certification (or within 6 months), and CMA/RMA certification or active CMA/RMA status within 90 days of employment. Sign-on bonus is available.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must obtain CMA/RMA certification or CMA/RMA active status within 90 days of employment date or current CMA/RMA status.
• BLS certification required or must obtain BLS within 6 months of employment date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with health care services and specimen collection, and conduct routine lab studies.
• Coordinate patient flow, scheduling appointments and phone messages.
• Serve as a trained preceptor for new medical assistant orientation and student instruction.

Skills

BLS Certification

CMA/RMA certification path

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sign-On Bonus

• $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify*

Location: US:PA: Harrisburg

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Varied

Hours: Varied

Recruiter Contact: Nicole Cox at [e-mail]

Summary of Position

Responsible for providing assistance with various health care services, for obtaining specimens, for conducting routine lab studies of specimens, and for assisting with administrative functions such as coordinating patient flow and scheduling appointments and phone messages. Serve as a trained preceptor for new medical assistant orientation and for instruction of medical assistant students.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must meet current eligibility 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 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or must obtain BLS Certification within 6 months of employment date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
• Previous outpatient experience preferred.

Benefits

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

Why Penn State Health Medical Group

#WeAre committed to providing patient- and family-centered care to all patients —and skillfully handle needs at every level of complexity utilizing our shared governance model of care. The Medical Group is constructed of both primary care and multi-specialty offices that are striving to make a difference in each patient’s healthcare routine. Working alongside seasoned professionals, you will be spearheading the mission of Penn State Health to provide the highest quality care to all patients within their local community! Working with us means being part of a team that strives to provide excellent patient care every day, but also one that works together to set and achieve goals, build on the Penn State Health legacy and create new possibilities for the future.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.