*$3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify*
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA:Harrisburg
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Hours: 8:00a-5:00p
Recruiter Contact: Garrett C. Kieffer at [email protected]
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Two blocks from Harrisburg’s famous Front Street lies the Penn State Health Medical Group – Harrisburg office that is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to join its ranks! The Harrisburg office oversees several specialties including, but not limited to: Newborn to Geriatric Family Practice, Obstetrics, Trauma-Psych Therapy, Infectious Disease, and Addiction Therapy.
The hired MA will be expected to oversee the rooming of patients while taking vitals and handling medicine reconciliation. Other responsibilities include phlebotomy, administering injections, conducting EKGs, and assisting with in-house procedures. Some clerical duties also apply, which include making inbound/outbound phone calls and monitoring the e-message pool for patient inquiries.
The desired Medical Assistant will be a prompt and professional employee who is team-oriented and has excellent bedside manner. Loads of options for the morning commute as the office accommodates parking beneath and is situated on a bus line. If you are looking for a dynamic office – this is the location for you!
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