Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 0.90
Shift: Days
Hours: Mon-Fri 7a-5p
**$3,000 SIGN ON-BONUS AND INCREASED RATES! - eligible to those that qualify**
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Medical Assistant of the Contingency Pool will be expected to perform the following duties throughout their designated assignments: room patients, conduct Point-of-Care Testing, perform phlebotomy and injections, administer medications, and complete asynchronous administrative work. The MA should anticipate working with varied populations ranging from pediatrics to geriatric patients.
The ideal MA for this position will be able to work within a team environment and independently. With each assignment, it will be expected that the Medical Assistant will meet not only the Contingency’s Pool expectations but also those of the assigned office. It is important to be punctual and promptly report to all assignments. Did we mention there will be one day off in each bi-weekly period? Apply today!
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
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!
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 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Friday, email [email protected] or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.
Union: Non Bargained
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