Cardiology Clinic Medical Assistant - Day Shift

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc. is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for day shift in the Cardiology Clinic. The role involves supporting clinical staff, preparing patients and equipment, taking medical histories, and performing clerical tasks to ensure smooth front-office operations.

The ideal candidate holds a specialized Medical Assistant diploma, has strong computer skills (EMR, Excel), and can adapt to a fast-paced healthcare environment with patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma as a Medical Assistant.
• Excellent computer skills including EMR, word processing, and Excel.

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.

Skills

EMR software

Excel

Microsoft Word

Customer service

Education

Specialized Diploma as a Medical Assistant

Associate’s Degree in Medical Assistant

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc. is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for day shift in the Cardiology Clinic. The role involves supporting clinical staff, preparing patients and equipment, taking medical histories, and performing clerical tasks to ensure smooth front-office operations.

The ideal candidate holds a specialized Medical Assistant diploma, has strong computer skills (EMR, Excel), and can adapt to a fast-paced healthcare environment with patient-centered care.