• $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:

• Day

• Hours:

• 8:00a-4:30p

• Recruiter Contact:

• Lindsay E.

Erdman at lerdman2@pennstatehealth.psu.edu (

MAILTO:

//lerdman2@pennstatehealth.psu.edu)

• 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!

ESSENTIAL

DUTIES-The percentage of time spent performing essential functions is 95%. Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties: + Perform routine procedures to include sterile dressings, E.K.G.'s, spirometries, bladder catheterizations, removal of sutures and clamps, and application of topical medications. + Assist physician/s with surgical procedures including removal and placement of gastrostomy tube, spinal taps, etc. + Use sterile technique when appropriate. + Obtain laboratory specimens. + Place, remove, and record allergy patch testing results. + Conduct lab studies of specimens; determine test results and report findings to the physician or nurse. + Assist in coordinating patient flow. + Ensure availability of appropriate equipment, supplies, test results, medical records, etc. + Assist in scheduling patient appointments, tests and procedures, and in patient registration and discharge activities. + Complete appropriate paperwork. + Provide patients and families with prepared instructions relative to diagnostic testing and laboratory studies. + Calibrate, operate, and maintain medical equipment. + Document patient's data, actions, and information. + Take measurements of patient's blood pressure, vital signs, height and weight; recognize and report defined abnormal findings. + Perform first aid and CPR as 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 S. HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER ACADEMIC PRACTICE?

• \#WeAre comprised of a team network to ensure our practice sites and our employees respond effectively to the ever-changing healthcare environment and provide the highest standard of care to our patients.

The Academic Practice is the multi-specialty group practice of the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. We support the educational and research mission of the Penn State College of Medicine and strive to recruit and retain the highest quality physicians and staff.

• 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 - Harrisburg
• Location

•

US:

PA:

Harrisburg | Medical Assistant | Full Time

• Req ID
• 100293