Medical Assistant - Benner Pike

Penn State Health; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well with Wellness Programs

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center is seeking a driven Medical Assistant for a PRN role in a fast-paced outpatient setting. You will assist with patient flow, collect specimens, perform basic clinical duties, and support clinicians throughout the patient care process.

Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection, vaccinations, and clerical tasks to ensure efficient operations. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to deliver high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification/registration as CMA or RMA within 90 days of employment or active CMA/RMA status.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Record vital statistics or health information.
• Assess physical conditions of patients to aid diagnosis or treatment.
• Prepare patient treatment areas for use and assist with procedures.
• Collect biological specimens for lab testing.
• Administer medications or immunizations as directed.
• Explain medical information to patients in understandable terms.
• Schedule procedures or appointments and assist with patient flow.
• Assist practitioners during medical procedures.
• Inventory supplies and operate medical equipment.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient assessment

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Medication administration

Medical billing

EMR systems

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CMA/RMA certification

BLS certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:State College
Work Type:PRN
FTE:0.001
Shift:Day
Hours:Varied day shift between the days 7:00a - 5:30p Monday -Friday

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - The percentage of time spent performing essential functions is 95%. Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Record vital statistics or other health information.


• Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment.


• Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms.


• Interview patients to gather medical information.


• Prepare patient treatment areas for use.


• Give medications or immunizations.


• Collect biological specimens from patients.


• Control prescription refills or authorizations.


• Explain technical medical information to patients.


• Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards.


• Process medical billing information.


• Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health.


• Perform clerical work in medical settings.


• Schedule patient procedures or appointments.


• Administer basic health care or medical treatments.


• Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures.


• Inventory medical supplies or equipment.


• Operate medical equipment.


• Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.


• Apply bandages, dressings, or splints.

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.


• 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.

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