Medical Services Staff Assistant, Part-Time

Medical Services Staff Assistant, Part-Time

Job Category:
Health Services (Medical, Dental and Psych Svcs)

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s best pre‑K through 12th grade private schools, where approximately 2,200 students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with a cost‑free home and a top‑notch education. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, the school is fully endowed today, with the resources to ensure students can thrive. The school has prepared over 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students.

MHS is seeking a part‑time Health Services Staff Assistant (HSSA) to join the Health Center Clinic. The HSSA provides front desk support to the nurses and physicians through various administrative duties, such as receiving and transferring calls regarding student concerns, tracking paperwork, scanning medical records, filing, fax. Furthermore, assists with the coordination of various projects related to student medical data retrieval, reporting, record retention and working with several electronic systems.

This is a year‑round position Monday through Friday up to 29 hours per week 3:30 pm – 9:00 pm. Hourly rate: $19.45 - $25.96 (plus 5% shift differential), pay is determined based on experience. Part‑time employees are eligible for a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program (EAP), and Hershey area discounts.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent requires.
• Minimum 1 year of experience performing secretarial duties in a medical/healthcare facility.
• Experience with medical terminology and medical records preferred.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification, preferred.
• OSHA Training a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and other systems.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills to handle several scheduling demands.
• Strong time management, ability to work independently and multitask effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (telephone etiquette).
• Ability to handle confidential information and to maintain professional boundaries with students and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of students, staff, and others.
• Candidates must be willing to actively engage with students beyond the scope of their job responsibilities.
• Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity, as all MHS staff are role models for MHS students.

Milton Hershey School does not discriminate against applicants or employees, in hiring, promotion or any terms or conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability or use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law.

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