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Medical Assistant - $19-29 per hour
PennState Health • Summit Station, PA 17979 • Posted 9 days ago
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PennState Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for a job in Summit Station, Pennsylvania. The role involves providing assistance with various health care services, obtaining specimens, conducting routine lab studies of specimens, and assisting with administrative functions such as coordinating patient flow and scheduling appointments and phone messages. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, certification or registration through an approved agency for Medical Assistants within 90 days of employment, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months of employment.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance with various health care services
- Obtain specimens
- Conduct routine lab studies of specimens
- Assist with administrative functions such as coordinating patient flow and scheduling appointments and phone messages
Qualifications
Required
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 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
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or must obtain BLS Certification within 6 months of employment date
Preferred
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
- Previous outpatient experience
Full Job Description
Job Description
PennState Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for a job in Summit Station, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Medical Assistant
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, evenings, flexible
- Employment Type: Staff
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SUMMARY OF POSITION:\n \n \n \n \n
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\n\n 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.\n
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\n\n \n \n MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):\n \n \n \n \n
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- \n \n High School diploma or equivalent required.\n \n \n
- \n \n 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.\n \n \n
- \n \n Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or must obtain BLS Certification within 6 months of employment date.\n \n \n
\n \n \n PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):\n \n \n \n \n
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- \n \n Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program\n \n \n
- \n \n Previous outpatient experience preferred.\n \n \n
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\n\n \n \n WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?\n \n \n \n \n
\n\n \n 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.\n \n \n \n
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\n\n \n \n 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:\n \n \n \n \n
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- \n \n \n \n Be Well\n \n \n \n \n with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).\n \n \n
- \n \n \n \n Be Balanced\n \n \n \n \n with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.\n \n \n
- \n \n \n \n Be Secured\n \n \n \n \n with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.\n \n \n
- \n \n \n \n Be Rewarded\n \n \n \n \n with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.\n \n \n
- \n \n \n \n Be Supported\n \n \n \n \n by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.\n \n \n
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\n\n \n \n WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP?\n \n \n \n \n
\n\n \n #WeAre committed to providing patient- and family-centered care to all patients —and skillfully handle needs at every level of complexity utilizing our shared governance model of care. The Medical Group is constructed of both primary care and multi-specialty offices that are striving to make a difference in each patient’s healthcare routine. Working alongside seasoned professionals, you will be spearheading the mission of Penn State Health to provide the highest quality care to all patients within their local community! Working with us means being part of a team that strives to provide excellent patient care every day, but also one that works together to set and achieve goals, build on the Penn State Health legacy and create new possibilities for the future.\n \n
\n\n \n \n 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.\n \n \n \n \n
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Penn State Health Job ID #2139-56744. Posted job title: Allied Health Professional Medical Assistant I - Family Practice Strausstown
About PennState HealthPenn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties of Pennsylvania. Our mission is to improve health through patient care, research, education, and community outreach. When your responsibility is helping the people who need it most, you never stop looking for the best and the brightest professionals. We are committed to advancing health care through innovation, collaboration, teamwork and above all, a passionate commitment to those we serve. With over 100 locations, the opportunities to work, learn and grow are boundless. We believe in driving change and offer our strong hearts and helping hands anywhere they’re needed. Here, you will be part of a team that lifts each other up and that strives and achieves together. Every day, we are driven and inspired by our patients, our communities and by each other to accomplish more, build on our legacy and create new possibilities for the future. A career at Penn State Health is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s an opportunity to be a part of a team that’s changing lives every day.
- Holiday Pay
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Life insurance
- Discount program
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