Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide intake services and assist clinicians with treatments and procedures as ordered.
• Enter patient information into the electronic health record (EHR).
• Record vital signs, allergy information, and perform medication reconciliation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records.
• Prepare exam rooms and patients for procedures.
• Assist clinicians with various examinations and procedures; set up instruments and supplies as needed.
• Dispose of biohazard waste in compliance with safety protocols.
• Perform basic clinical tests (e.g., ECGs), wound dressing, and suture or staple removal.
• Administer medications only if delegated and competency is verified.
• Screen patient vitals and document collected information in the EHR.
• Evaluate patient's overall wellbeing; report findings and areas of concern to medical staff.
• Provide patient education on topics such as current symptoms, preventative health practices, medication usage, and medical procedures/tests.
• Monitor and maintain departmental and medication supply needs.
• Assist nursing and medical staff with tasks such as cleaning and stocking exam rooms.
• Explain various treatments and procedures to patients in a clear and compassionate manner.
• MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
• General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School (HS)
• 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Required Certifications:
• Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants
• BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
• This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
• Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• SALARY & BENEFITS
• The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $38,300.00 - $55,500.00.
• Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
• CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
• Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and ins

Benefits

Additional Information

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants . Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants . This is a/an 83.3% full-time equivalency (FTE) job with months off. The number of months off will be determined by the position's FTE percentage. The timing of months off will be set to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to HR105 FTE positions should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. This position is eligible for benefits associated with any full-time position. The salary grade and range listed in the posting is reflective of a 100% Full-time position. Full-time equivalency job offers may fall outside of the listed range due to the assigned percentage of effort. POSITION SPECIFICS University Health Services (UHS) is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to help deliver high-quality clinical services to our campus community. In this role, you'll play a vital part in ensuring a welcoming, efficient, and compassionate environment. Position Summary: This role is responsible for providing intake services, assisting clinicians with treatments, completing procedures as ordered, and accurately entering information into the electronic health record (EHR). The position supports patient care by performing clinical tasks, maintaining medical records, and ensuring a safe and organized environment.

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