Medical Assistant

Schuylkill • Allentown, PA

12d • 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. This is an onsite position at the Gynecologic Oncology Clinic at 1240 S Cedar Crest Blvd in Allentown. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with floating to other locations as needed.

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 EMR, word processing, and Excel.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Pennsylvania, to be 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 exams and procedures; maintain exam rooms and the clinical area.
• Collect medical histories and process medication refills according to protocol.
• Collect and prepare lab specimens and requisitions accurately.
• Schedule and obtain authorizations for referrals and procedures.
• Identify actual or potential patient risks and communicate them to the licensed nurse or provider upon recognition.
• Follow clerical, clinical, and EMR workflows.
• Perform clerical and front-office support duties, including greeting patients and providing excellent in-person and telephone customer service.
• 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: High school or GED