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Medical AssistantPenn State Health - Penn State Health Medical Group LLCLocation: US:PA: Lancaster Work Type: Full Time FTE: 1.00 Shift: Varied Hours: 7:30a - 7:00pSummary of Position:The Medical Assistant position is responsible for providing assistance with various health care services, including obtaining patient specimens, conducting routine lab studies of specimens, and for assisting with clinical and administrative functions such as recording and documentation of vital signs, reviewing medications, coordinating patient flow and scheduling appointments and completing phone messages. The individual in this role will be expected to work unconventional, irregular hours including evenings and weekends often staying past closing time due to patients having the ability to walk-in for an appointment up until closing time.Located across from the Park City Mall in iconic Lancaster County, the Penn State Health Lancaster Pediatric Outpatient Center serves the local Pediatric population of South Central Pennsylvania! The PSH Lancaster Pediatric Outpatient Center serves an estimated 100-150 patients/day and is seeking clinical staff to join the team.The hired Medical Assistant will be responsible for rooming patients, taking vitals, hearing and vision screenings, and Point-of-Care testing. The MA will also administer vaccines, dispense oral medications and respiratory treatments, while also collecting swabs/specimens for testing/processing. The clinical staff will oversee the training of new/added team members to ensure continuity of care.The ideal Medical Assistant will display excellent bedside manner with an eagerness to learn. Teamwork makes the dreamwork at the Lancaster Pediatric Outpatient Center!Minimum Qualifications: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.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or must obtain BLS Certification within 6 months of employment date.Preferred Qualifications:Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant ProgramPrevious 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.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.Why Penn State Health Medical Group?#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.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 posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
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lancaster, PA, 17601, US
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