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Medical Assistant - General Surgeons

Penn State Health
Reading, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Varied

Hours: Varied

Recruiter Contact: Ryan Hartnett at rhartnett@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

P enn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a three-time Magnet designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our nurses exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence, our nurses are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education and career growth.

L ocated in Hershey, PA, Hershey Medical Center is part of a strong community that is enriched with socially-minded organizations and individuals working to create a wonderful place to live. In the heart of Central Pennsylvania, Hershey is a combination of rural, suburban and city living that is within a short distance to some of the busiest east coast cities including New York, Washington DC and Philadelphia. To learn more, visit pennstatehealth.org .

J OB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Nurse Manager is responsible for partnering with the Nurse Manager to assure department operations are carried out. The Assistant Nurse Manager will assist in operations, managing and developing staff including interviewing, hiring, and supervision of staff assisting with developing and monitoring of budget, policies and procedures, both new employee orientation and continued education of staff and management of quality improvement programs. The Assistant Nurse Manager will help maintain reports and records for JCAHO and collaborate with the RN, Nurse Manager, Clinical Head Nurses, Educators and Shared Governance councils to keep all policies, procedures and protocols current.

M INIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Master’s degree in Nursing required

4 Years Of Clinical Experience Required

C urrently licensed to practice as an RN by PA Board of Nurse Examiners required

P REFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Clinical expertise in the unit of responsibility

A cademic Medical Center experience and knowledge of Magnet

I n addition to a rewarding career, we also offer great benefits including but not limited to:

Paid Time Off and Personal Time

M edical Benefits (No waiting period)

D ental and Vision Benefits

P enn State University Tuition Assistance (Full-Time Employees)

E lder Care/Child Care Resources

L ife Insurance

C ompany Sponsored 401K

R elocation Bonus for those who qualify

I f chosen for this position, you may be 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.

P enn 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, marital 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 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

U nion: Non Bargained

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