SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Medical Assistant position is responsible for providing assistance with various health care services, including obtaining patient specimens, conducting routine lab studies of specimens, and for assisting with clinical and administrative functions such as recording and documentation of vital signs, reviewing medications, coordinating patient flow and scheduling appointments and completing phone messages. 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.