MA Medical Assistant - Camp Hill Specialties

Job Title

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a provider. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by provider.

Join this fast-paced clinic today with a variety of specialties including procedures. This team of nurses, office staff, and providers work to provide care to the heart of Camp Hill seeing up to 300 patients daily. They meet the needs of their patients with all their specialties mainly focused on Surgical, Medicine, and OBGYN. If you are a candidate who wants to learn all the parts of outpatient center work and likes no day to be the same, this job is for you. Join an excellent team who loves working and growing together. This clinic focuses on the following specialties: Cardiology, Colon Rectal Surgery, CT Surgery, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Minimally Invasive General and Bariatric Surgery, Nephrology, Neurology, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Dermatology, Pediatric Orthopedics, Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Urology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR), Podiatry, Urology, Rheumatology, Sports Medicine, Vascular Surgery.

Essential duties include performing 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 qualifications include a 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 six (6) months of employment date.

Preferred qualifications include graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program and previous outpatient experience preferred.

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.