**Penn State Health Community Medical Group**

**Location** : US:PA:Harrisburg

**Work Type** : Full Time

**FTE** : 1.00

**Shift** : Day

**Hours** : 7:30a - 4:00p OR 8:00a - 4:30p Monday - Friday

**Recruiter Contact:** Nicole Cox at nlaverty@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

***$3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify***

**SUMMARY OF POSITION** :

The Medical Assistant will function as a member of the health care team. The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for providing routine administrative as well as clinical tasks under the supervision of a provider within their scope as outlined by policies and procedures to meet patient and provider needs.

At Penn State Health Medical Group Holy Spirit Hospital Cardiology, the MA will perform clinical tasks for adult population such as: completing intake for each patient appointment, obtaining vital signs, performing point of care EKG's, scanning pertinent medical records to the EMR, assisting providers with completion of medical forms needed by patient (STD,LTD, FMLA paperwork), assisting in prescription refills for patients, prescription prior authorization, and assisting with heart monitor applications and stress testing.

**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

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

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:**

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate direct patient contact/engagement/outreach

Reliable transportation to travel among designated clinic locations

Flexibility to collaboratively work with various departments and perform varied tasks

_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._

_Penn 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 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email_ _hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu_ _or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF (https://www.pennstatehealth.org/sites/default/files/Careers/Accommodation Statement - CAREERS.pdf) for more detailed steps for assistance._

**Position** Medical Assistant - Cardiology

**Location** US:PA:Harrisburg | Medical Assistant | Full Time

**Req ID** null