Medical Assistant

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

Hershey Medical Center
Location:
US:PA: Mount Joy

Work Type:
Full Time

FTE:
1.00

Shift:
Day

Hours:
Rotating 8-hour shifts Monday-Friday between 7:30a-4:45p

Recruiter Contact:
Lindsay E. Erdman at

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.

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:

• Perform routine procedures to include sterile dressings, E.K.G.'s, spirometries, bladder catheterizations, removal of sutures and clamps, and application of topical medications.
• Assist physician/s with surgical procedures including removal and placement of gastrostomy tube, spinal taps, etc.
• Use sterile technique when appropriate.
• Obtain laboratory specimens.
• Place, remove, and record allergy patch testing results.
• Conduct lab studies of specimens; determine test results and report findings to the physician or nurse.
• Assist in coordinating patient flow.
• Ensure availability of appropriate equipment, supplies, test results, medical records, etc.
• Assist in scheduling patient appointments, tests and procedures, and in patient registration and discharge activities.
• Complete appropriate paperwork.
• Provide patients and families with prepared instructions relative to diagnostic testing and laboratory studies.
• Calibrate, operate, and maintain medical equipment.
• Document patient's data, actions, and information.
• Take measurements of patient's blood pressure, vital signs, height and weight; recognize and report defined abnormal findings.
• Perform first aid and CPR as required.

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