MA Medical Assistant - Cardiology

Summary 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 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage with no waiting period
• Total Rewards Program
• Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection
• Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program
• HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling

About the Role

Working alongside seasoned professionals, you will be spearheading the mission of Penn State Health to provide the highest quality care to all patients within their local community!