Medical Assistant

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Macungie, 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, which may include taking a patient's history and personal information, scheduling appointments, responding to patient communications, and rooming patients. The position is onsite at the Health Center at Gilbertsville, with a day shift schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m., in variable eight-hour shifts.

Requirements

• Specialized Diploma as a Medical Assistant.
• Ability to accept and adapt to constant change within 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 certifications: CCMA (NHA), CMA (AAMA), CMAC (AMCA), MAC (AMCA), NCMA (NCTT), NRCMA (NAHP), or RMA (AMT).

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and equipment for exams and procedures, and maintain exam rooms and clinical areas.
• 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 duties and front-office support, including greeting and welcoming patients and providing excellent customer service in person and over the phone.
• Collect co-payments, schedule appointments, update missing patient demographics, 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