Medical Assistant - Cornerstone Family Health

Penn State Health; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well program

Be Balanced time off

Be Secured benefits package

Be Rewarded tuition reimbursement

Be Supported HR resources

Job summary

Penn State Health Cornerstone Family Health in Lititz, PA is expanding its Medical Assistant team. The MA will room patients, collect vitals, perform point-of-care testing, EKGs, and phlebotomy, and administer vaccines as needed. Administrative tasks include calls, messages, and handling patient records in a collaborative setting.

The ideal candidate is eager to learn and work well in a team, with required CMA/RMA certification or eligibility and BLS within 6 months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification/Registration as CMA or RMA or eligibility within 90 days of employment.
• BLS certification required or obtainable within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, collect vitals, and perform point-of-care testing.
• Perform EKGs and phlebotomy; administer vaccines as needed.
• Handle administrative duties: calls, messages, faxes, and pulling records.

Skills

Rooming patients

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vaccinations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CMA/RMA certification or active CMA/RMA

Job description

Medical Assistant - Cornerstone Family Health

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

***$3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify ***

The Penn State Health Cornerstone Family Practice office is expanding its clinical team! Located in iconic Lititz, PA, the Cornerstone office is a primary care office that receives upwards of 175 patients/day on average. The Medical Assistant can anticipate working one late evening a week and one Saturday per month.

For the Medical Assistant (MA) position, the MA would be responsible for rooming patients, collecting vitals, managing Point-of-Care Testing, performing EKGs, and phlebotomy. The MA will also administer vaccines, as needed. The administrative duties will consist of making and answering phone calls and messages, monitoring the E-message pool, sending faxes, and pulling patient records.

The ideal MA will have an eagerness to learn and work well in a team setting. Join the Cornerstone Family Practice team today!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must meet current eligibility to 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.
• 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 Wellwith Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balancedwith Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Securedwith Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewardedwith Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supportedby the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP?

#WeAre committed to providing patient- and family-centered care to all patients —and skillfully handle needs at every level of complexity utilizing our shared governance model of care. The Medical Group is constructed of both primary care and multi-specialty offices that are striving to make a difference in each patient’s healthcare routine. Working alongside seasoned professionals, you will be spearheading the mission of Penn State Health to provide the highest quality care to all patients within their local community! Working with us means being part of a team that strives to provide excellent patient care every day, but also one that works together to set and achieve goals, build on the Penn State Health legacy and create new possibilities for the future.

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.