MA Medical Assistant - Park Ave State College
About The Position
The Medical Assistant provides assistance with 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. Family and Community Medicine – Park Avenue is a fast-paced outpatient clinic in State College, Pennsylvania. The clinic exclusively serves Family Medicine patients and is a training site for Family Medicine residents, who provide most patient care under faculty supervision. The clinic sees an average of 80 patients per day and offers a varied clinical environment combining community-based care with medical education and innovation.
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 have current active status as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through an approved agency.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required or must be obtained within six months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or equivalent.
- Outpatient experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with various health care services.
- Obtain specimens.
- Conduct routine laboratory studies of specimens.
- Coordinate patient flow.
- Schedule appointments and handle phone messages.
- Serve as a trained preceptor for new medical assistant orientation.
- Provide instruction to medical assistant students.
Benefits
- 75% Penn State tuition discount for eligible full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.
- $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.
- Competitive pay.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee recognition program.
- Learning and organizational development resources.
- Employee-exclusive concierge service for scheduling.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
