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Medical Assistant – Family Care Lower Paxton

  • HarrisburgPA
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
  • Variable

PostedMarch 18, 2026

Pay$19.00–$28.60 / hr

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About this role

Come be part of a team that values kindness, teamwork, and patient care, where your dedication is recognized and supported with opportunities and incentives to help you grow in your career. Join our team of Life Changers today!

ST Health is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support our Family Care Lower Paxton team/office in Harrisburg.
*Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements.  

Shift/Hours: Hours will vary based on the provider. Our office operates one 12-hour shift and three 9+ hour shifts throughout the week, with one designated day off. Specific scheduling details will be determined based on operational needs and can be discussed further during the interview process. No major holidays, weekends, or rotating shifts!

This position offers a $1,500.00 sign-on bonus with 1-year work commitment!

Room for growth/career ladders, flexible hours, excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks.

Apply today!

Responsibilities:

  • Check schedules and organizing patient flow. 
  • Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc. 
  • Collect patient information/history, taking vitals, performing screenings per provider guidelines. 
  • Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. 
  • Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations. 
  • Prepare and clean patient, exam, and procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control. 
  • Manage inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms. 
  • Comply with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health). 
  • Comply with all ST Health Health System policies and procedures. 
  • Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level one labs. 
  • Perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure.  
  • Answering calls and providing pertinent information including patient education as directed. 
  • Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. 
  • Complete forms/requisitions as needed. 
  • Schedule appointments.  
  • Prepare and managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately. 
  • Other front office responsibilities, as required. 
  • Under the direction and supervision of a physician, administer injectable medication and vaccines when appropriate.

Medical Assistant:

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.  
  • Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
  • Previous Medical Assistant or patient care background highly preferred.

Medical Assistant, Senior:

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required. 
  • Successful completion of Medical Assistant Program or equivalent hospital program (LPN/RN/EMT) 
    • OR successful completion of certification examination (AMT, AAMA, NAHP, NCCT or NHA) 
    • OR at least 1-year prior patient care experience required. 
  • Must be responsible and demonstrate proficiency in three practice category specific tasks 
  • Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology, examination diagnostic and treatment room responsibilities.
  • Previous medical Assistant or medical background highly preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
  • Act 33 with renewal
  • Act 34 with renewal
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal


ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Pay range

$19.00–$28.60 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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# Medical Assistant - Family Care Lower Paxton

- Location: Harrisburg, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Variable
- Business unit: ST Health Pinnacle Medical Group
- Pay: $19.00–$28.60 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-18T09:15:18.817Z

## Description

Come be part of a team that values kindness, teamwork, and patient care, where your dedication is recognized and supported with opportunities and incentives to help you grow in your career. Join our team of Life Changers today!

ST Health is hiring a **full-time Medical Assistant** to support our **Family Care Lower Paxton** team/office in **Harrisburg**.
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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Variable

  • Hours

    Full-Time

  • Workplace

    On-site

Where you’ll work

Harrisburg, PA

Pennsylvania's capital on the Susquehanna — river trails, a revitalized downtown, and our Harrisburg campus and regional labs, the diagnostic engine for the whole eastern network.

About working in Harrisburg
  • Pepper Health Harrisburg
  • Regional Laboratory Campus
  • Riverfront Primary Care

Benefits

Benefits from day one

  • Day-one health coverage

    Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.

  • Tuition & certifications

    Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.

  • Retirement with match

    403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.

  • PTO & wellbeing days

    Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.

  • Ladders & residencies

    Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.

  • Family support

    Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.

Stories

From people in this role

Sam T., Patient Care Technician

I came in as a PCT with zero healthcare experience. Two years later Pepper is paying for my nursing degree while I work the schedule school needs.

Sam T.Patient Care Technician · RN student on tuition support

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. Patient Care Tech

  2. Senior PCT / Unit Secretary

  3. PCT III — precepting new hires

  4. Nursing school on tuition support

  5. Graduate nurse at Pepper

FAQ

Questions people ask about this role

About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?

Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.

About this roleDo you support continuing education?

Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.

About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?

Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.

About this roleWhat does advancement look like?

Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.

Application process

What happens after you apply

  1. Apply

    ~2 min

    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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