Medical Assistant - Heart & Vascular Nyes Road

Penn State Health; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health is hiring a Medical Assistant for the Heart & Vascular office, responsible for patient care tasks including vital signs and EKGs. Applicants should have a High School diploma and be certified as a Medical Assistant. Enjoy a supportive work environment with team-building events and generous benefits.

Benefits

Employee Wellness Programs

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement and Life Insurance

Food Trucks at team events

Qualifications

• Certification or registration through an approved agency (CMA or RMA) is required.
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and take vital signs.
• Perform EKGs and provide patient education.
• Medication reconciliation and assist with patient history.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program

Job description

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

• $3,000 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: Varied

Hours: Day

Recruiter Contact: Nicole Cox at [e-mail]

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Nyes Rd - Suite E office hosts all Cardiac/Vascular needs among the Penn State Health Nyes Road offices! This office typically sees 90 patients a day and operates primarily on an 8-hour shift during the work week.

The desired Medical Assistant (MA) will be responsible for rooming patients, taking vital signs, medication reconciliation, and refills. Moreover, the hired MA will be performing EKGs when ordered by the provider, recording patient history, and providing patient education.

Nyes Rd - Suite E is seeking an MA with experience in the cardiac specialty, but it is not required as long as you have an interest! If you are seeking to join a team that takes team building to the next level and hosts weekly food trucks – Nyes Rd Suite E is the office for you!

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 fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

Union: Non Bargained

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  Health Care Provider

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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