Medical Assistant

1012 Lehigh Valley Physician Group - Lehigh; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network at the Health Center in Hamburg is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support clinical teams. Under supervision of an LPN, RN, or provider, you will handle patient intake, rooming, and routine administrative tasks to ensure smooth patient flow.

The role requires a Specialized Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting, strong EMR and computer skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma as Medical Assistant required.
• Ability to adapt to change in healthcare setting.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently or in a team.
• Excellent computer skills including EMR, word processing and Excel.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients and equipment for exams; maintains exam rooms and clinical area.
• Performs medical history collection and medication refill per protocol.
• Collects and prepares lab specimens and lab requisitions; schedules referrals.
• Identifies patient risks and communicates to licensed staff.
• Adheres to clerical, clinical, and EMR workflows.
• Performs front office duties and provides superior customer service.
• Collects co-payments, schedules appointments, and updates demographics.
• Uses patient-centered care in delivering care and related activities.

Skills

EMR

Word processing

Excel

Education

Specialized Diploma as a Medical Assistant

Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting

Job description

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.

Job Duties

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 25 lbs.
• frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use,
• *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer:

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address: 700 Hawk Ridge Dr

Primary Location: Health Center at Hamburg

Position Type: Onsite

Union: Not Applicable

Work Schedule: Office Hours: Monday-Tuesday 8a-7p, Wednesday-Friday 8a-5p.

Hours Variable Department: 1012-20108 LVPG-L Family Med - Hamburg

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust - and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune - align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values - Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence - you will have a rewarding and successful career here.