MA Medical Assistant - Cardiology

Penn State Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits with no waiting period

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Wellness Programs

Job summary

Penn State Health in Lancaster County, United States, is looking for an Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner to provide outpatient clinic coverage and assist in neurosurgical procedures. The role includes performing inpatient rounding and collaboration with medical teams.

Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and a supportive employee wellness program.

Qualifications

• Must be able to provide outpatient clinic coverage for patients.
• Experience in neurosurgical procedures required.
• Weekend and call coverage is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient clinic coverage for new and established patients.
• Perform inpatient rounding and consult evaluations.
• First assist in the operating room for a variety of neurosurgical procedures.

Skills

Outpatient clinic coverage

Inpatient rounding

Surgical assistance

Collaboration with medical staff

Participation in surgical cases

Education

Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner degree

RN First Assist Certification

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient clinic coverage for new and established patients
• Perform inpatient rounding and consult evaluations
• First assist in the operating room for a wide variety of neurosurgical procedures
• Participate in surgical cases alongside neurosurgeons and residents
• Collaborate closely with physicians, residents, and APP colleagues
• Participate in shared call coverage as outlined by the team

Surgical & Procedural Experience

• First assisting in the operating room
• Shunt taps
• Lumbar punctures (LPs)
• External ventricular drain (EVD) placement
• Assisting with a broad range of cranial and spine neurosurgical procedures

Qualifications

Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner degree and RN First Assist Certification required. Call and weekend coverage required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision with no waiting period.
• Employee Wellness Programs and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, and Virtual Benefits Orientation.
• Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

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 Employer and 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.