MA Medical Assistant - Family Community Medicine Urgent Care
About The Position
Penn State Health Medical Group LLC is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Family Community Medicine Urgent Care in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The role provides assistance with health care services, specimen collection and routine laboratory studies, and administrative functions such as coordinating patient flow, scheduling appointments, and handling phone messages. The Medical Assistant also serves as a trained preceptor for new medical assistant orientation and instructs medical assistant students. The Carlisle Urgent Care is a fast-paced clinic with three patient rooms and one to two providers working at a time. The team seeks an adaptable team player interested in developing their career and broadening their skill set. Previous medical experience is a plus but is not required. The schedule is four days per week with alternating weekends; hours vary and include weekday and weekend coverage.
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 six months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
- Previous outpatient experience.
- Previous medical experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist with various health care services.
- Obtain specimens and conduct routine laboratory studies of specimens.
- Assist with administrative functions, including coordinating patient flow, scheduling appointments, and handling phone messages.
- Serve as a trained preceptor for new medical assistant orientation.
- Instruct medical assistant students.
Benefits
- 50% Penn State tuition discount for eligible full-time employees and eligible dependents, beginning January 1, 2027.
- $3,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates who qualify.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period.
- Employee wellness programs and fitness discounts.
- Generous paid time off and personal time.
- Paid parental leave.
- Retirement benefits.
- Extended Illness Bank.
- Life insurance.
- Identity theft protection.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
- Eligibility for shift differential pay under 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
