MA Medical Assistant - Endocrinology

Medical Assistant

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. Serve as a trained preceptor for new medical assistant orientation and for instruction of medical assistant students.

Are you passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and have a keen interest in endocrine diagnosis (thyroid conditions, hormonal conditions, or diabetes)? Our office is looking for a dedicated, compassionate individual to join our team! As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to gain knowledge and make an impact in the lives of patients managing a variety of endocrine conditions. If you're looking for a rewarding career in a supportive environment with ample opportunities for growth and professional development, we encourage you to apply today!

Essential duties include:

• 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 qualifications:

• 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 qualifications:

• 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.

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.