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Posted: 29-Apr-26
Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Internal Number: 95044
***$3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify ***
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Harrisburg
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Hours: between 7:00a and 6:00p, evening clinic once per week until 8:30p.
Recruiter Contact: Nicole Cox at nlaverty@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Working as a Medical Assistant (MA) at Penn State Health, you are the heart and backbone of patient care. When respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence guide your quality of care, you will be empowered to make an influential difference in the lives of all our patients. Regarding our pediatric patients, the Nyes Road Suite D ? Children?s Heart Group is seeking a capable and team-oriented Medical Assistant to join its team. This office will offer you the opportunity to work in three (3) different pediatric specialties with a multi-disciplinary team: Pediatric Cardiology, General Pediatrics, and Pediatric Weight Management.
The hired MA will be expected to accomplish a variety of clinical and administrative duties that include, but are not limited to: rooming patients, assessment, vaccination/medication administration, well-visit screenings, performing EKGs, assembling Holter monitors, and point-of-care testing. This office offers growth opportunities, and involvement in quality and safety projects, and requires minimal travel to the Children?s Heart Group outreach sites.
The ideal Medical Assistant for this position will prioritize teamwork with a pointed patient-first focus. Strong communication and flexibility will allow the MA to be successful with this team. On average, this office sees 70-75 patients per day, so experience in a fast-paced environment is preferable. Come join a team that is making a difference in the future generations of our community!
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.
- 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 MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn 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 four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees 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.
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.
Union: Non Bargained