MA Medical Assistant - Mount Joy

$3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Mount Joy

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Hours: 8 hours a day/5 days a week

Recruiter Contact: Lindsay E. Erdman at [email protected] (MAILTO://[email protected])

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for providing assistance with various health care services, for obtaining specimens, for conducting routine lab studies of specimens, and for assisting with administrative functions such as coordinating patient flow and scheduling appointments and phone messages.

Nestled in the charming town of Mount Joy, we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team! At Penn State Health, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to our community, and we believe that our staff is the heart of our success. On average, we see 60-70 patients per day and serve primarily as a Family Practice, while also accommodating Neurology and Diabetic Education specialties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES- The percentage of time spent performing essential functions is 95%. Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Perform routine procedures to include sterile dressings, E.K.G.'s, spirometries, bladder catheterizations, removal of sutures and clamps, and application of topical medications.

• Assist physician/s with surgical procedures including removal and placement of gastrostomy tube, spinal taps, etc.

• Use sterile technique when appropriate.

• Obtain laboratory specimens.

• Place, remove, and record allergy patch testing results.

• Conduct lab studies of specimens; determine test results and report findings to the physician or nurse.

• Assist in coordinating patient flow.

• Ensure availability of appropriate equipment, supplies, test results, medical records, etc.

• Assist in scheduling patient appointments, tests and procedures, and in patient registration and discharge activities.

• Complete appropriate paperwork.

• Provide patients and families with prepared instructions relative to diagnostic testing and laboratory studies.

• Calibrate, operate, and maintain medical equipment.

• Document patient's data, actions, and information.

• Take measurements of patient's blood pressure, vital signs, height and weight; recognize and report defined abnormal findings.

• Perform first aid and CPR as required.

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 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 6 months of employment date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program

• Previous outpatient experience preferred.

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 MILTON S. HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER ACADEMIC PRACTICE?

#WeAre comprised of a team network to ensure our practice sites and our employees respond effectively to the ever-changing healthcare environment and provide the highest standard of care to our patients. The Academic Practice is the multi-specialty group practice of the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. We support the educational and research mission of the Penn State College of Medicine and strive to recruit and retain the highest quality physicians and staff.

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 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.

Union: Non Bargained

Position MA Medical Assistant - Mount Joy

Location US:PA:Mount Joy | Medical Assistant | Full Time

Req ID 96156