Outpatient Medical Assistant & Lab Support

Penn State Health; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well with Wellness Programs

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center is seeking a driven Medical Assistant for a PRN role in a fast-paced outpatient setting. You will assist with patient flow, collect specimens, perform basic clinical duties, and support clinicians throughout the patient care process.

Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection, vaccinations, and clerical tasks to ensure efficient operations. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to deliver high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification/registration as CMA or RMA within 90 days of employment or active CMA/RMA status.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Record vital statistics or health information.
• Assess physical conditions of patients to aid diagnosis or treatment.
• Prepare patient treatment areas for use and assist with procedures.
• Collect biological specimens for lab testing.
• Administer medications or immunizations as directed.
• Explain medical information to patients in understandable terms.
• Schedule procedures or appointments and assist with patient flow.
• Assist practitioners during medical procedures.
• Inventory supplies and operate medical equipment.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient assessment

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Medication administration

Medical billing

EMR systems

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CMA/RMA certification

BLS certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center is seeking a driven Medical Assistant for a PRN role in a fast-paced outpatient setting. You will assist with patient flow, collect specimens, perform basic clinical duties, and support clinicians throughout the patient care process.

Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection, vaccinations, and clerical tasks to ensure efficient operations. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to deliver high-quality care.