Penn State Health Community Medical Group

Location : US:PA:Muhlenberg
Work Type : Full Time
FTE : 1.0
Shift : Varied
Hours : Varied

SUMMARY OF POSITION :

**$3,000 SIGN ON BONUS**

The Medical Assistant / MA will be responsible for providing assistance with various health care services, and for assisting with administrative functions such as coordinating patient flow, scheduling appointments and taking phone messages. Under the direction of a Physician or APC, the Medical Assistant / MA will provide care within scope of Medical Assistant Certification or Registration to patients referred to the clinic. The Medical Assistant / MA will function as a member of the health care team and is responsible for providing routine care under the supervision of a provider to meet patient and provider needs within the practice.

Serves as a trained preceptor for new medical assistant orientation and for instruction of medical assistant students. Responsible for one project or initiative annually in one of the following areas: Services Excellence, Quality, Staff Development, Information Technology, or Medical Group functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting Program required.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient practice or clinical specialty area required.
• Active status as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES :

• Excellent oral communication skills required
• Computer skills required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Associates Degree preferred.

If chosen for this position, you may required to pass a Post Offer Employment Physical Exam in accordance with the measurements listed in the Work Task Analysis (WTA) report. This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, martial status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.