Medical Assistant Certified Urology

Veterans in Healthcare; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Mount Nittany Health in State College, PA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers in a fast-paced clinic.

You will prepare patients, administer medications, assist during procedures, and manage tests like EKGs and glucose. An accredited MA program graduate with BLS is required; one year of office experience preferred.

This on-site role offers opportunities to collaborate with a dedicated healthcare team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• One year of medical office and patient care experience preferred.
• Medical Assistant certification or Registered Medical Assistant certification required upon hire/transfer.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment, including taking histories, vital signs, and measurements.
• Assist provider with tests and procedures.
• Administer injections and medications as prescribed, document in patient files.
• Perform EKGs, audiometry, glucose testing, and Holter monitoring.
• Prepare exam rooms and sterilize equipment; maintain supplies.
• Answer calls, schedule referrals and appointments, and record messages.
• Support front desk tasks and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Medical office experience

Vital signs

Patient care

EMR data entry

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

BLS certification

Job description

State College, PA, United States (On-site)

Job Description

Experience: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of medical practice and patient care, medical equipment and instruments and examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures. Knowledge of physician office procedures and medical terminology. Basic knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions. Ability to assist in performing a variety of treatments and procedures, taking vital signs and recording and maintaining test results. Ability to record data accurately using a computer. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. License/Certification/Registration: Working Conditions Fast paced, stressful, high traffic medical office. May be exposed to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, bodily fluids and other conditions common to a clinic environment. May require working irregular hours. May require travel to other offices.

Physical Demands

Requires full range body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. May require standing and walking for extended periods of time. Occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus * POSITION SUMMARY Provide care to patients as directed by the provider, including preparing patients for examination, administering medications, assisting provider with procedures and performing various tests. The Medical Assistant will actively participate as a member of the healthcare team to engage patients, families, and caregivers in the coordination of patient care. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education:
• High School diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• One year of medical office and patient care experience preferred.
• Medical Assistant certification or Registered Medical Assistant Certification required upon hire/transfer.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment including taking patient histories, vital signs and height and weight measurements.
• Assist provider with various tests and procedures.
• Administer non-controlled prescribed injections and medications, observe reactions and document in the patient’s file.
• Perform and document various tests and procedures including EKGs, audiometry, glucose testing and holter monitoring.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
• Prepare, sterilize and maintain supplies and equipment for patient treatments.
• Answer and return telephone calls according to provider instructions and record messages for the provider (depending on specialty).
• Assist with scheduling patient referrals, appointments, testing and admission to other facilities.
• Call pharmacies with non-narcotic patient prescriptions, excluding controlled substances, according to the provider’s instructions.
• Perform front desk/administrative duties as required.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and processes.
• Perform other duties as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

About Us

Why Mount Nittany Health?

At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.

Job Info

• Job Identification 3517
• Job Category Clinical and Professional Services
• Posting Date 09/10/2026, 12:20 PM
• Job Shift Day