Temporary, Part-time Medical Assistant

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Weight and Eating Disorders at the Perelman School of Medicine is seeking a temporary, part-time medical assistant from mid-November 2026 to March 2027 to assist with vitals, phlebotomy, and electrocardiograms. The role supports ongoing randomized trials of weight loss medications in adults with obesity.

Hours are 8 AM to 1 PM, Monday through Friday. Requires medical assistant certification and at least two years of relevant experience; collaboration

Qualifications

• Certification required and at least 2 years' experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with vitals, phlebotomy, and electrocardiograms.
• Work on industry-sponsored trials of novel weight loss medications.

Skills

Medical assistant certification

Clinical experience

Tools

ECG machine

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

Temporary, Part-time Medical Assistant

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer inPhiladelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research,and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranksamong the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & WorldReport survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provideopportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education,all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach toscholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been consistentlyranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award fromForbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers.

Posted Job Title

Temporary, Part-time Medical Assistant

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

The Center for Weight and Eating Disorders at the Perelman Schoolof Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks a temporary,part-time medical assistant from November 16, 2026 to March 2027 toassist with vitals, phlebotomy, and electrocardiograms.

Job Description

The Center for Weight and Eating Disorders at the Perelman Schoolof Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks a temporary,part-time medical assistant from November 15, 2026 to March 2027 toassist with vitals, phlebotomy, and electrocardiograms. Thecandidate will work on industry-sponsored trials of novel weightloss medications (e.g., GLP-1s) provided to individuals withobesity participating in ongoing randomized-controlled trials.Hours are 8 AM to 1 PM daily, Monday to Friday. Position requirescertification, at least 2 years' experience, and collaboration witha multidisciplinary team (i.e., RD, NP, research coordinator, andendocrinologist). This time-limited position covers for an employeeon family leave.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$7.25 - $26.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to therequirements of the position, and in alignment with salary rangesbased on external market data for the job's level. Internalorganization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

A background check may be required after a conditional job offer ismade. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical,prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurancebenefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans tohelp you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, andSupplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on apre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investmentoptions through TIAA and Vanguard.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACAguidelines.