Pathologists Assistant

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Health in Hershey, PA is hiring for a part-time position focused on greeting patients and guiding them through the facility. The ideal candidate should possess a High School Diploma and have excellent communication skills, be personable, and remain calm under pressure. Preferred qualifications include bilingual skills in Spanish and experience in medical office settings. This role is essential for ensuring positive interactions with patients and visitors in a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be personable and friendly at all times.
• Ability to work as a team member and assist other coworkers.
• Ability to remain calm in difficult and stressful situations.
• Excellent professional and effective communications skills, both verbal and in writing.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to respect the need for confidentiality in all duties performed.

Responsibilities

• Greet all patients and visitors entering and exiting the facility.
• Guide patients to the appropriate patient care areas.

Skills

Personable and friendly demeanor

Teamwork

Calm under stress

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Minimal supervision

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Penn State Health St. Joseph Regional Health Network

Location: US:PA:Blandon

Work Type: Part Time

FTE: 0.7

Shift: Varied

Hours: First and Second

Job Summary

G reets all patients and visitors entering and exiting the facility. Guides patients to the appropriate patient care areas.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must be personable and friendly at all times.
• Ability to work as a team member and assist other coworkers.
• Ability to remain calm in difficult and stressful situations.
• Excellent professional and effective communications skills, both verbal and in writing.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to respect the need for confidentiality in all duties performed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual Skills (Spanish) preferred.
• Experience in Medical Office, Reception, or Customer Service preferred.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. 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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Friday, email [e-mail] or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.