Medical Assistant - Elizabethtown

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount (75% Penn State)

Sign-on bonus $3,000

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Elizabethtown Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to join its team.

The MA will room patients, take vitals, perform phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, and handle related clerical tasks, including prior authorizations and patient messaging. The ideal candidate has a HS diploma and CMA or RMA certification (or active CMA/RMA) with BLS; outpatient experience is a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Room patients and take vitals during visits.
• Perform phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, and basic minor procedures.
• Handle clerical duties including prior authorizations and patient messaging.
• Maintain sterile technique and assist with minor procedures.
• Document patient data, actions, and test results.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Injections

CPR

Education

High School diploma

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

BLS certification

Tools

None

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.

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

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Elizabethtown
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.00
Shift:Day
Hours:40 hours a week Monday-Friday

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Nestled between the Hershey and Lancaster regions, the Elizabethtown Medical Group office seeks a Medical Assistant (MA) to join its ranks! On average, this practice will see 100 patients per day and serves primarily as a Family Practice- while also accommodating General Pediatrics and Gastro-Intestinal specialties.

The desired Medical Assistant for this position will be expected to room patients, take vitals/medicine reconciliation, and handle Point-of-Care testing. The MA will also utilize their phlebotomy skills, administer injections, conduct EKGs, and oversee clerical duties in the aspect of handling prior authorizations and patient messaging. You will likely be paired with one provider but may change as needed.

The Elizabethtown team is seeking a team-oriented and personable MA who remains motivated through the ever-changing clinical duties of the day. We believe that multi-specialty experience is a plus, but not required.

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:

• Perform routine procedures to include sterile dressings, E.K.G.'s, spirometries, bladder catheterizations, removal of sutures and clamps, and application of topical medications.
• Assist physician/s with surgical procedures including removal and placement of gastrostomy tube, spinal taps, etc.
• Use sterile technique when appropriate.
• Place, remove, and record allergy patch testing results.
• Conduct lab studies of specimens; determine test results and report findings to the physician or nurse.
• Ensure availability of appropriate equipment, supplies, test results, medical records, etc.
• Assist in scheduling patient appointments, tests and procedures, and in patient registration and discharge activities.
• Complete appropriate paperwork.
• Provide patients and families with prepared instructions relative to diagnostic testing and laboratory studies.
• Calibrate, operate, and maintain medical equipment.
• Document patient's data, actions, and information.
• Take measurements of patient's blood pressure, vital signs, height and weight; recognize and report defined abnormal findings.
• Perform first aid and CPR as required.

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.
• 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.