Medical Assistant - Colonnade

*****$3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify*****

***New enhanced rates and comprehensive benefits to help you grow personally and professionally***

**Penn State Health** - **Hershey Medical Center**

**Location:** US:PA: State College

**Work Type:** Full Time

**FTE:** 1.00

**Shift:** Varied

**Hours:** Can be either 8-hour or 10-hour days/40 hours/week dependent on clinic needs

**Recruiter Contact:** Lindsay E. Wright at lwright7@pennstatehealth.psu.edu (MAILTO://lwright7@pennstatehealth.psu.edu)

**SUMMARY OF POSITION:**

Responsible for providing assistance with various health care services, for obtaining specimens, for conducting routine lab studies of specimens, and for assisting with administrative functions such as coordinating patient flow and scheduling appointments and phone messages. Serve as a trained preceptor for new medical assistant orientation and for instruction of medical assistant students.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):**

+ High School diploma or equivalent required.

+ Must meet current eligibility to sit for the exam with attainment of certification or registration through one of the Penn State Health approved agencies for Medical Assistants within 90-days of employment date or current active status as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through one of the Penn State Health approved agencies for Medical Assistant certification required.

+ Current active status as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through one of the Penn State Health approved agencies for Medical Assistant certification required.

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or must obtain BLS Certification within 6 months of employment date.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):**

+ Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program

+ Previous outpatient experience preferred.

**WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?**

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

**For more information:** https://this.pennstatehealth.org/#thisIsPennStateHealth

**Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:**

+ **_Be Well_** with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).

+ **_Be Balanced_** with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.

+ **_Be Secured_** with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.

+ **_Be Rewarded_** with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.

+ **_Be Supported_** by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

**For a full list with more detailed information:** https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards

**WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON S. HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER ACADEMIC PRACTICE?**

\#WeAre comprised of a team network to ensure our practice sites and our employees respond effectively to the ever-changing healthcare environment and provide the highest standard of care to our patients. The Academic Practice is the multi-specialty group practice of the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. We support the educational and research mission of the Penn State College of Medicine and strive to recruit and retain the highest quality physicians and staff.

**YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.**

_This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities._

_Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance._

**Union:** Non Bargained

**Position** Medical Assistant - Colonnade

**Location** US:PA:State College | Medical Assistant | Full Time

**Req ID** null