Clinical Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Front Desk Pro

1012 Lehigh Valley Physician Group - Lehigh; Harvey's Corner (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinical teams in Bethlehem Township. You will assist with exams, collect histories, manage front-desk tasks, and handle labs and referrals in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Ideal candidates hold a Medical Assistant diploma, are proficient with EMR and Excel, and can adapt to changes in a busy clinic while delivering excellent patient service.

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.

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

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Specialized Diploma as Medical Assistant

CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - NHA - PA

CMA - Certified Medical Assistant - AAMA - PA

CMAC - Clinical Medical Assistant Certification - AMCA - PA

MAC - Medical Assistant Certified - AMCA - PA

NCMA - National Certified Medical Assistant - NCTT - PA

NRCMA - National Registered Certified Medical Assistant - NAHP - PA

RMA - Registered Medical Assistant AMT - PA

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Excel

Word processing

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinical teams in Bethlehem Township. You will assist with exams, collect histories, manage front-desk tasks, and handle labs and referrals in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Ideal candidates hold a Medical Assistant diploma, are proficient with EMR and Excel, and can adapt to changes in a busy clinic while delivering excellent patient service.