Clinical Medical Assistant - Day Shift, Front Office

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Cedar Crest (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical teams and perform administrative and patient care duties. You will assist with history taking, scheduling, and rooming patients under supervision and collaborate with nurses and providers.

The role requires a Specialized Diploma in Medical Assistance, strong computer skills, and BLS certification within 30 days. Onsite day shift with opportunities to grow within a Magnet-designated health network.

Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma as a Medical Assistant is required.
• Excellent computer skills including EMR, word processing, and Excel.
• Ability to accept and adapt to constant change within a healthcare setting.
• Ability to take initiative and function independently as well as collaboratively.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days

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.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Word processing

Excel

Adaptability

Initiative

Education

Specialized Diploma as a Medical Assistant

Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting

CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

CMA - Certified Medical Assistant

CMAC - Clinical Medical Assistant Certification

MAC - Medical Assistant Certified

NCMA - National Certified Medical Assistant

NRCMA - National Registered Certified Medical Assistant

RMA - Registered Medical Assistant

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical teams and perform administrative and patient care duties. You will assist with history taking, scheduling, and rooming patients under supervision and collaborate with nurses and providers.

The role requires a Specialized Diploma in Medical Assistance, strong computer skills, and BLS certification within 30 days. Onsite day shift with opportunities to grow within a Magnet-designated health network.