MA Medical Assistant - Elizabethtown

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

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Elizabethtown

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Hours: 6 sessions per week

Recruiter Contact: Garrett C. Kieffer at [email protected] (MAILTO://[email protected])

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Nestled between the Hershey and Lancaster regions, the Elizabethtown Medical Group office seeks a Medical Assistant (MA) to join its ranks! On average, this practice will see 100 patients per day and serves primarily as a Family Practice- while also accommodating General Pediatrics and Gastro-Intestinal specialties.

The desired Medical Assistant for this position will be expected to room patients, take vitals/medicine reconciliation, and handle Point-of-Care testing. The MA will also utilize their phlebotomy skills, administer injections, conduct EKGs, and oversee clerical duties in the aspect of handling prior authorizations and patient messaging. You will likely be paired with one provider but may change as needed.

The Elizabethtown team is seeking a team-oriented and personable MA who remains motivated through the ever-changing clinical duties of the day. We believe that multi-specialty experience is a plus, but not 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 HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania's only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

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 - Elizabethtown

Location US:PA:Elizabethtown | Medical Assistant | Full Time

Req ID 91031