Medical Assistant

Schuylkill • Boyertown, PA

5d • 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 patient histories and personal information, scheduling appointments, responding to patient communications, and rooming patients. The position is onsite at 23 North Walnut Street in Boyertown, in the LVPG-L Family and Internal Medicine department, with a day shift schedule Monday through Friday.

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; Pennsylvania requirement to be completed 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, and 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 a licensed nurse or provider upon recognition.
• Follow clerical, clinical, and EMR workflows.
• Perform clerical duties and provide front-office support, including greeting and welcoming patients and providing customer service in person and by 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: High school or GED