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

Penn State Health - Community Medical Group

Location: US:PA: Harrisburg
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours:  Monday- Friday, 8 hours a day - no holidays or weekends! The schedule will be based on the needs to the clinic and will be discussed in the interview.  

Recruiter Contact: Nicole Cox at nlaverty@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Penn State Health Medical Group ? Family Practice Colonial Park is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to join their team! This office is situated off Colonial Road in Harrisburg and houses internal medicine, family practice, and a Walk-in lab. The Family Practice Colonial Park office sees an average of 100 patients a day and operates thoroughly on a weekday schedule.

The hired Medical Assistant will be expected to room patients, take vitals, medication reconciliation, and assist with in-house procedures as needed. The MA will also be expected to administer injections and oversee the e-message pool to assist with patient inquiries.

The ideal MA for this office will be flexible as a team player to ensure all synchronous and asynchronous work is completed in the office. Have an interest in training and learning more about family and internal medicine ? Family Practice Colonial Park is the office for you!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES- The percentage of time spent performing essential functions is 95%. Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties: 

• Record vital statistics or other health information. 
• Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment. 
• Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms. 
• Interview patients to gather medical information. 
• Prepare patient treatment areas for use. 
• Give medications or immunizations. 
• Collect biological specimens from patients. 
• Control prescription refills or authorizations. 
• Explain technical medical information to patients. 
• Clean medical equipment. 
• Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards. 
• Process medical billing information. 
• Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health. 
• Perform clerical work in medical settings. 
• Schedule patient procedures or appointments. 
• Administer basic health care or medical treatments. 
• Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures. 
• Inventory medical supplies or equipment. 
• Operate medical equipment. 
• Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use. 
• Apply bandages, dressings, or splints.

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. 
• 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.

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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