Medical Assistant

Hanover Family Practice; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanover Family Practice Associates LTD in Hanover, PA is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support providers in a busy primary care setting. You will greet patients, take vital signs, document histories, and prepare exam rooms to ensure smooth, compassionate visits.

The role emphasizes accurate charting, patient communication, and teamwork with physicians and nurses, while upholding HIPAA standards and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program; CMA or RMA preferred.
• CPR or BLS certification current or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in primary care or family practice is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of EHR systems and basic office software.
• Competence in vital signs, venipuncture, and injections.
• Strong verbal communication and ability to explain information plainly.
• Excellent organizational habits and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative mindset with commitment to patient confidentiality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Greet and room patients, obtain vital signs, and record histories in the EHR.
• Prepare examination rooms and ensure instruments and supplies are stocked.
• Assist providers during examinations and minor procedures.
• Administer injections, immunizations, and medications as directed.
• Perform routine lab tasks such as venipuncture and specimen collection.
• Document test results and communicate instructions to patients.
• Manage prescription refills and prior authorizations with providers.
• Maintain confidential records in HIPAA-compliant manner.
• Support scheduling, referrals, and patient callbacks to coordinate care.
• Uphold infection control standards and safety procedures.

Skills

Patient communication

Vital signs

HIPAA compliance

Medical terminology

Clinical teamwork

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

CMA or RMA certification preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Join a busy primary care team where you will be the steady presence patients rely on from the moment they arrive until they leave. This position blends clinical skill with warm, attentive communication, supporting physicians and nursing staff in delivering comprehensive care to families across every stage of life.

Role Overview

As a Medical Assistant, you will work alongside providers to keep the clinical day running smoothly and safely. You will prepare patients for examinations, document their concerns accurately, and ensure that each visit moves forward with efficiency and compassion. The role calls for someone who is organized under pressure, detail-oriented in the exam room, and genuinely reassuring to patients who may be anxious or unwell.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and room patients, obtain vital signs, and record medical histories and chief complaints in the electronic health record.
• Prepare examination rooms and ensure instruments and supplies are stocked, clean, and ready for use.
• Assist providers during examinations and minor in-office procedures.
• Administer injections, immunizations, and medications as directed and within scope of practice.
• Perform routine laboratory tasks such as venipuncture, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing.
• Document test results, follow up on orders, and communicate instructions to patients clearly.
• Manage prescription refill requests and prior authorizations in coordination with providers.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records in compliance with HIPAA and office protocols.
• Support scheduling, referrals, and patient callbacks as needed to keep care coordinated.
• Uphold infection control standards and follow safety procedures throughout the practice.

Qualifications

We are looking for a dependable professional who takes ownership of their work and treats every patient with respect.

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program; certification (CMA or RMA) preferred.
• Prior experience in a primary care or family practice setting is an advantage.
• Current CPR or BLS certification, or willingness to obtain it.
• Working knowledge of electronic health record systems and basic office software.
• Competence in clinical tasks including vital signs, venipuncture, and injections.
• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to explain information plainly.
• Excellent organizational habits and comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinic.
• A collaborative mindset and a commitment to patient confidentiality and safety.

Core Attributes

The right candidate brings empathy to each interaction, remains calm when the schedule is full, and is eager to learn from the providers and colleagues around them. Reliability, discretion, and a service-minded attitude are essential to thriving in this role.

About Us

Hanover Family Practice Associates LTD is a community-based primary care practice serving patients in and around Hanover, Pennsylvania. We provide comprehensive family medicine, caring for children, adults, and older patients with the continuity that comes from knowing families over time. Our team emphasizes preventive care, routine checkups, management of ongoing health conditions, and timely treatment of everyday illnesses and injuries. Rooted in the Hanover community, we are committed to personalized, accessible medical care in a welcoming environment where patients feel heard and well cared for.