Medical Assistant/Cast Tech - Orthopaedics Clinic

Medical AssistantPenn State Health - Hershey Medical CenterLocation: US:PA: Hershey Work Type: Full Time FTE: 1.00 Shift: Day Hours: 8:00a -4:30pSummary Of Position: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.Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent requiredCurrent 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.Two (2) years of experience as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient practice or clinical specialty area 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 ProgramAssociates DegreeWhy 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 S. Hershey Medical Center Academic Practice?#WeAre comprised of a team network to ensure our practice sites and our employees respond effectively to the ever-changing healthcare environment and provide the highest standard of care to our patients. The Academic Practice is the multi-specialty group practice of the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. We support the educational and research mission of the Penn State College of Medicine and strive to recruit and retain the highest quality physicians and staff.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 BargainedApply now