Medical Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University•University Park, FL

About The Position

University Health Services (UHS) is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to help deliver high-quality clinical services to the campus community. The role supports a welcoming, efficient, and compassionate care environment by providing patient intake, assisting clinicians with treatments, completing ordered procedures, and accurately documenting information in the electronic health record (EHR). The Medical Assistant performs clinical, administrative, and educational support duties under the supervision of licensed medical providers, contributing to individual patient care and broader university health initiatives. The position includes direct patient care, health education, emergency response, and operational coordination. It supports the health, safety, and wellbeing of the university community through clinical tasks, medical-record maintenance, and ensuring a safe and organized environment. This is an 83.3% full-time-equivalency position with months off; the number and timing of months off depend on the FTE percentage and unit needs. The position is eligible for benefits associated with a full-time position. Salary offers may vary with the assigned percentage of effort.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
At least 2 years of relevant experience; relevant education may be accepted in lieu of experience.
Medical Assistant certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment visa.
Required clearances include a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient intake, including medical histories, allergies, vital signs, and immediate concerns; document health information accurately and report findings or concerns to medical staff.
Assist clinicians and nurse practitioners during examinations, treatments, and minor procedures.
Perform clinical tasks within the designated scope of care, including phlebotomy, wound care, ECGs, specimen collection, injections, delegated medication administration, suture or staple removal, and basic lab testing.
Prepare and maintain examination rooms; sterilize and inventory medical supplies; dispose of biohazardous waste properly; and monitor medications and materials for expiration.
Educate patients about diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and preventive health practices.
Assist with health programs such as CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed, First Aid, and wellness workshops.
Distribute educational materials about disease prevention, substance-use safety, sexual health, and mental wellbeing.
Support peer education initiatives and collaborate with student organizations and departments to promote public health awareness.
Maintain accurate, confidential patient records in compliance with institutional and HIPAA standards.
Liaise with university health partners and off-campus providers regarding referrals and continuity of care.
Assist with immunization reporting, flu vaccine clinics, and special health campaigns.
Maintain emergency response equipment and ensure event medical kits and AEDs are ready.
Participate in staff meetings, quality-improvement initiatives, and continuing education to maintain clinical competence.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, safety, and service quality.
May handle patient scheduling, front-desk operations, phone calls, billing coordination, and data entry.
May work with student employees or work-study staff and train them in clinic protocols and customer-service procedures.
May provide immediate assessment, stabilization, and care coordination during medical emergencies and athletic or special events.
May collaborate with athletic trainers, campus police, and local EMS to support emergency response.