Medical Assistant I - Family Practice Spring Ridge
About The 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. 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. #WeAre committed to providing patient- and family-centered care to all patients -and skillfully handle needs at every level of complexity utilizing our shared governance model of care. The Medical Group is constructed of both primary care and multi-specialty offices that are striving to make a difference in each patient's healthcare routine. Working alongside seasoned professionals, you will be spearheading the mission of Penn State Health to provide the highest quality care to all patients within their local community! Working with us means being part of a team that strives to provide excellent patient care every day, but also one that works together to set and achieve goals, build on the Penn State Health legacy and create new possibilities for the future.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
- Previous outpatient experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- providing assistance with various health care services
- obtaining specimens
- conducting routine lab studies of specimens
- 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
Benefits
- Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton)
- Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection
- Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program
- HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
