Medical Assistant - Virtual Health

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Hershey is seeking a Medical Assistant to support two virtual health clinic locations and provide administrative support such as coordinating patient flow, scheduling, and handling messages. This onsite role covers front and back office tasks to ensure smooth clinic operations.

Candidates must have a High School diploma, CMA or RMA eligibility within 90 days, and BLS certification or obtain within 6 months of hire. An Associate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must meet eligibility to sit for exam with CMA or RMA certification within 90 days of employment date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or must obtain within six months of employment date.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple Virtual Health services and assist with administrative functions such as coordinating patient flow, scheduling appointments, handling phone and pool messages, and completing patient intakes and prior authorizations.
• Provide point-of-care testing to support two virtual health clinic locations.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

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.

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.00
Shift:Day
Hours:Between hours of 7:00a - 7:00p

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

**Position will be onsite**

Responsible for supporting multiple Virtual Health services and assisting with administrative functions such as coordinating patient flow, scheduling appointments, handling phone and pool messages and completing patient intakes and prior authorizations. Provide point of care testing to support two virtual health clinic locations.

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 ninety (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 six (6) months of employment date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Associate's degreepreferred.

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 CORPORATION?

There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system.

Within Penn State Health’s Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development and career growth.

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.