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 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.

Benefits

• 50% Penn State tuition discount for employees and eligible dependents (spouse and children) beginning January 1, 2027, applicable at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.
• $3,000 sign-on bonus (eligibility applies)
• Medical, dental and vision coverage with no waiting period
• Employee Wellness Programs and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton)
• 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, Virtual Benefits Orientation, and Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling

Pay

Full Time FTE: 1.00

Schedule

Shift: Day, Hours: Varied

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