MA Medical Assistant - Forge Road Pediatrics
About The Position
The Medical Assistant provides assistance with various health care services, obtains specimens, conducts routine laboratory studies of specimens, and supports administrative functions such as coordinating patient flow, scheduling appointments, and handling phone messages. The role also serves as a trained preceptor for new medical assistant orientation and instructs medical assistant students. This is a full-time, day-shift position with a schedule of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Tuesday, possibly 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. The position is located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible individuals who qualify.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Meet current eligibility to sit for the Medical Assistant certification exam and attain certification or registration through a Penn State Health-approved agency within 90 days of employment, or hold active Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) status through a Penn State Health-approved agency.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain BLS certification within 6 months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
- Previous outpatient experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with various health care services.
- Obtain specimens and conduct routine laboratory studies of specimens.
- Coordinate patient flow, schedule appointments, and handle phone messages.
- Precept new medical assistants during orientation.
- Provide instruction to medical assistant students.
Benefits
- 50% Penn State tuition discount beginning January 1, 2027, for eligible full-time employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children; applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.
- $3,000 sign-on bonus for eligible individuals who qualify.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period.
- Employee wellness programs and fitness discounts, including University Fitness Center and Peloton.
- Generous paid time off and personal time.
- Paid parental leave.
- Retirement benefits.
- Extended Illness Bank.
- Life insurance.
- Identity theft protection.
- Competitive pay.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- HR Solution Center support.
- Learning and Organizational Development.
- Virtual Benefits Orientation.
- Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
- Potential shift differential pay, subject to company policy or union contract.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
