MA Medical Assistant - Family Practice Carlisle

Penn State Health • Carlisle, PA

3d • Onsite

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 Penn State Health Medical Group in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The position is listed as 1.00 FTE with eight-hour shifts. Eligible candidates may qualify for a $3,000 sign-on bonus. Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents at specified Penn State campuses and Penn College of Technology.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be eligible to sit for the exam and attain certification or registration through a Penn State Health-approved medical assistant agency within 90 days of employment, or have current active status as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through an 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.

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

• $3,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates who qualify.
• Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents.
• 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.
• Shift differential pay eligibility, subject to company policy or union contract.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED