Medical Assistant

Schuylkill • Allentown, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant functions as part of the clinical team, providing clinical care under the direction of an LPN, RN, or provider. The role also supports administrative, clinical, and clerical operations, including gathering patient history and personal information, scheduling appointments, responding to patient communications, and rooming patients. The position is onsite at the Gastroenterology Clinic at 1501 N Cedar Crest Blvd in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The routine schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with variable hours based on business needs.

Requirements

• Specialized Diploma as a Medical Assistant.
• Ability to accept and adapt to constant change in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to take initiative and work 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, required within 30 days.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and equipment for exams and procedures, and maintain exam 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.
• Identify actual or potential patient risks and communicate them to the licensed nurse or provider upon recognition.
• Follow clerical, clinical, and electronic medical record workflows.
• Perform clerical duties and provide front-office support, including greeting and welcoming patients and providing customer service in person and over the phone.
• Collect copayments, 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed