Medical Assistant - Cocoa Outpatient Center

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Tuition reimbursement

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Penn State Health Medical Group Nyes Rd – Suite F is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the team. The LPN will assist with patient intake, vitals, med reconciliation, and Point-of-Care testing in a fast-paced family medicine setting near Harrisburg.

The role includes vaccines, EKGs, phlebotomy, and assisting with in-house procedures, along with clerical duties such as prior authorizations and e-message pool oversight. A team-oriented, lunch-friendly workplace is highlighted.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed to practice as an LPN by the state of employment or holds a multistate LPN license through the Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required prior to completion of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Place patients in the exam room and take vitals.
• Reconcile medications and complete intake questionnaires.
• Conduct Point-of-Care testing, administer vaccines and perform EKGs.
• Practice phlebotomy and assist with in-house procedures as needed.
• Perform clerical duties including prior authorizations and form completion.
• Oversee the patient e-message pool and support team communication.

Skills

LPN

BLS

Multistate license (NLC)

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.

• $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify*

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Harrisburg

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Hours: 8:00a - 5:00p

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Penn State Health Medical Group Nyes Rd – Suite F is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the team! Comprised of Family Medicine which includes a Sports Medicine Physician. The Nyes Rd – Suite F office sees an average of 90 patients per day.

The hired LPN will be expected to place patients in the exam room, take vitals, reconcile medications, and complete intake questionnaires. The LPN will also conduct Point-of-Care testing, administer vaccines and perform EKGs, practice phlebotomy, and assist with in-house procedures as needed. Clerical duties include completing prior authorizations, form completion, and overseeing the patient e-message pool. Never a dull day as an LPN with Suite F!

The desired Licensed Practical Nurse will have experience working in a fast-paced office and can multitask. Being a flexible team player is also a plus! This office enjoys hosting several luncheons to celebrate staff for team building and has weekly food trucks, so food enthusiasts will flourish with this office!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

• Currently licensed to practice as a licensed practical nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate LPN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required prior to completion of orientation.

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 Employer and 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.

Union: Non Bargained