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Per Diem / PRN First Assist Technician - $19-29 per hour

PennState Health • hershey, PA 17033 • Posted 5 days ago

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In-person • Part-time • $19.00-$29.00/hr • Temporary • Entry Level

Job Highlights

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PennState Health is seeking a per diem/prn First Assist Technician to assist physicians and clinical care teams with patient care encounters and schedule navigation. This role involves assisting in the acquisition of outside medical records and images, tracking required updates, organizing information, database assistance, retrieving and recording labs, and triage of patient and provider phone calls. The position is based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and offers up to 40 hours per week with 8-hour shifts during the day.

Responsibilities

  • Assist physicians and clinical care team with the coordination of patient care encounters and schedule navigation.
  • Assist in acquisition of outside medical records and images.
  • Track required updates and organize information.
  • Provide database assistance.
  • Retrieve and record labs.
  • Triage of patient and provider phone calls.
  • General assistance to nurse coordinators.

Qualifications

Required

  • Associate's degree or High School Diploma
  • Two (2) years of experience in a medical office setting

Preferred

  • Experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (MA)
  • Knowledge of Cardiology or Cardiac Surgery terminology

Full Job Description

PennState Health is seeking a per diem / prn First Assist Technician for a per diem / prn job in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: First Assist Technician
  • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Up to 40.00 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Per Diem

SUMMARY OF POSITION :

Assist physicians and clinical care team with the coordination of patient care encounters and schedule navigation. This supportive role assists in acquisition of outside medical records and images, tracking of required updates, organizing information and database assistance. Retrieving and recording labs, triage of patient and provider phone calls and general assistance to nurse coordinators.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

Associate's degree or High School Diploma with two (2) years of experience in a medical office setting required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

Experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (MA) preferred.

Knowledge of Cardiology or Cardiac Surgery terminology preferred.

Penn State Health Job ID #. Posted job title: Specialty Service Referral Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery

About PennState Health

Penn 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.

Benefits
  • 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