Medical Assistant

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Laurys Station, PA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Functions as part of the clinical team, providing clinical care under the direction of an LPN, RN, or provider. Assists with administrative, clinical, and clerical duties, including collecting patient history and personal information, scheduling appointments, responding to patient communications, and rooming patients. The position is onsite at the Laurys Station - Wynnewood Drive primary location and works a day shift. Work schedules may be 7:30–4:00, 8:30–5:00, or 9:30–6:00.

Requirements

• Specialized Diploma as a Medical Assistant.
• Ability to accept and adapt to constant change in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to take initiative and function independently as well as collaboratively.
• Excellent computer skills, including electronic medical records, word processing, and Excel.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Pennsylvania, obtained within 30 days.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree from a Medical Assistant Program.
• One of the following Pennsylvania credentials: CCMA (NHA), CMA (AAMA), CMAC (AMCA), MAC (AMCA), NCMA (NCTT), NRCMA (NAHP), or RMA (AMT).

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and equipment for examinations and procedures, and maintain examination rooms and the clinical area.
• Collect medical histories and process medication refills according to protocol.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and requisitions accurately.
• Schedule referrals and procedures and obtain required authorizations.
• Recognize actual or potential patient risks and communicate them to the licensed nurse or provider.
• Follow clerical, clinical, and electronic medical record workflows.
• Perform clerical and front-office support duties, including greeting and welcoming patients and providing customer service in person and by phone.
• Collect co-payments, schedule appointments, update missing patient demographic information, and obtain referrals and pre-certifications.
• Use patient-centered care concepts when delivering care and performing related activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree