MA Medical Assistant - Windmere Centre

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $3,000

Tuition discount 75% for employee and

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant at the Windmere Family Practice in State College, PA. The position supports health care services, specimen collection, routine lab studies, and administrative tasks including coordinating patient flow and scheduling, and handling phone messages.

Day shift, 7:00a - 5:30p, 1.00 FTE. The Windmere office serves Family Practice with Pediatric and Family Medicine Residents; a team-oriented, personable staff member who remains motivated

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must meet current eligibility to sit for the exam with attainment of CMA or RMA certification within 90 days of employment date or current active CMA/RMA status.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with health care services, obtain specimens, and conduct routine lab studies.
• Assist with administrative functions such as coordinating patient flow and scheduling appointments and phone messages.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

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

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:State College
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.00
Shift:Day
Hours:7:00a - 5:30p

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.

The Windmere office is one of the Penn State Health outpatient offices in State College near the small town of Boalsburg. On average, this practice will see 50 patients per day and serves primarily as a Family Practice, while also accommodating Pediatric Specialties and Family Medicine Residents. The Windmere team is seeking a team-oriented and personable staff member who remains motivated throughout the day.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• 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 QUALIFICATION(S):

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

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

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.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• 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 MILTON S. HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER ACADEMIC PRACTICE?

#WeAre comprised of a team network to ensure our practice sites and our employees respond effectively to the ever-changing healthcare environment and provide the highest standard of care to our patients. The Academic Practice is the multi-specialty group practice of the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. We support the educational and research mission of the Penn State College of Medicine and strive to recruit and retain the highest quality physicians and staff.

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 Employerand 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.