Medical Assistant - Urgent Care West

SUMMARY OF POSITION

This position will be home-based in Camp Hill, but the employee will be expected to travel occasionally to the Carlisle Urgent Care location. Responsible for providing assistance with various health care services, obtaining specimens, conducting routine lab studies of specimens, and 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Record vital statistics or other health information.
• Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment.
• Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms.
• Interview patients to gather medical information.
• Prepare patient treatment areas for use.
• Give medications or immunizations.
• Collect biological specimens from patients.
• Control prescription refills or authorizations.
• Explain technical medical information to patients.
• Clean medical equipment.
• Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards.
• Process medical billing information.
• Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health.
• Perform clerical work in medical settings.
• Schedule patient procedures or appointments.
• Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
• Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures.
• Inventory medical supplies or equipment.
• Operate medical equipment.
• Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.
• Apply bandages, dressings, or splints

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

• 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.