Penn State Health Community Medical Group
Location: US:PA:Muhlenberg
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Hours: 7:30a - 5:00p, with one day 7:30a - 6:00p
*$3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS (eligible to those that qualify)*
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for aiding with various health care services, obtaining specimens, conducting routine lab studies of specimens, and assisting with administrative functions such as coordinating patient flow and scheduling appointments and phone messages.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Must meet current eligibility to sit for the exam with the 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.
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.
In addition to a rewarding career, we also offer great BENEFITS including but not limited to:
Paid Time Off and Personal Time
Medical Benefits (No waiting period)
Dental and Vision Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Life Insurance
401K and more!
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.
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, marital 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.