Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center
Location: US:PA:Lancaster
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: Varied Day Shift
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is the newest addition to the Penn State Health system. It’s a 341,000-square-foot acute care hospital, that is already enhancing a vibrant network of primary and specialty care providers across Lancaster County. This BRAND NEW hospital features 134 private inpatient beds, an emergency department, physician offices, various specialty inpatient services, an imaging lab, and complete medical and surgical capabilities. Expanding this footprint ensures residents in these communities have access, quality, and choice of care as close to home as possible.
Lancaster Medical Center is also creating new clinical and research opportunities for learners and investigators at Penn State College of Medicine. Through Penn State Health’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, the health system is committed to providing compassionate care for our diverse patient population, community, and each other.
Conveniently located within 30 miles of Berks County and only 20 miles from York, Lancaster Medical Center is perfectly positioned for professionals who are seeking a positive and service-focused culture, right in their own backyard.
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. Serve as a trained preceptor for new medical assistant orientation and for instruction of medical assistant students.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Certification as a Medical Assistant through one of the Penn State Health approved agencies must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or must obtain within 6 months of employment date.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
Prior Vascular and/or Cardiology scheduling experience
Prior experience in a medical office environment
Previous experience in surgical/procedural testing
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Excellent communication skills.
Compassionate direct patient contact/engagement/outreach.
Reliable transportation to travel among designated clinic locations.
Flexibility to collaboratively work with various departments and perform varied tasks.
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, martial 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 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.