Medical Assistant

Schuylkill•Allentown, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary 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 could include taking a patient's history and personal information, scheduling appointments, responding to patient communications, and rooming patients.

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 - State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree from a Medical Assistant Program
CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - NHA - State of Pennsylvania
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant - AAMA - State of Pennsylvania
CMAC - Clinical Medical Assistant Certification - AMCA - State of Pennsylvania
MAC - Medical Assistant Certified - AMCA - State of Pennsylvania
NCMA - National Certified Medical Assistant - NCTT - State of Pennsylvania
NRCMA - National Registered Certified Medical Assistant - NAHP - State of Pennsylvania
RMA - Registered Medical Assistant AMT - State of Pennsylvania

Responsibilities

Prepares patient and equipment for exams/procedures and maintains exam rooms and clinical area.
Performs medical history collection and medication refill, per protocol.
Collects and prepares lab specimens/lab requisitions accurately and schedules and obtains authorizations for referrals and/or procedures.
Identifies actual or potential patient risks and communicates those risks to the licensed nurse or provider upon recognition.
Adheres to clerical, clinical, and EMR workflows.
Performs clerical duties and provides front office support duties such as greeting and welcoming patients and providing excellent customer service both in-person and over the phone.
Collects co-payments, schedules appointments, updates missing patient demographics, obtains referrals and pre-certifications.
Uses patient centered care concepts in delivering care and performing related activities.

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