Medical Assistant - 75% Tuition Discount & Growth

Penn State Health; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA, is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support patient care, specimen handling, routine lab studies, and front-desk functions such as coordinating patient flow and scheduling.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, CMA or RMA certification, and BLS either on hire or within 6 months; preferred graduates of an accredited Medical Assistant program and outpatient experience.

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 CMA or RMA through one of the Penn State Health approved agencies for Medical Assistant certification required.
• Current active status as a CMA or RMA through one of the Penn State Health approved agencies for Medical Assistant certification required.
• BLS certification required or must obtain BLS Certification within 6 months of employment date.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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

BLS certification

Job description

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA, is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support patient care, specimen handling, routine lab studies, and front-desk functions such as coordinating patient flow and scheduling.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, CMA or RMA certification, and BLS either on hire or within 6 months; preferred graduates of an accredited Medical Assistant program and outpatient experience.