Front Desk Medical Assistant - Patient Concierge

1012 Lehigh Valley Physician Group - Lehigh

Pennsburg (Montgomery County)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 52,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a Medical Assistant to be the first point of contact for patients in a fast-paced setting. You will perform administrative and clinical tasks to ensure smooth patient flow and high-quality care.

The role requires proficiency with EMR, strong communication, and exceptional customer service. A Diploma or LVPG Medical Assistant training is required, with BLS within 30 days of hire. Work schedule includes day shifts at Pennsburg facilities.

Qualifications

Specialized Diploma as a Medical Assistant or completion of LVPG Medical Assistant Trainee course.
Strong multitasking, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in EMR systems, word processing, and Excel.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining efficiency, in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy and professionalism.
Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette.
Knowledge of clinical workflows, medical terminology, and basic patient care practices.
BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association Within 30 Days

Responsibilities

Behaves in a professional and empathetic manner to build trust, comfort, understanding and relationships with consumers and the secondary guest(s).
Coordinate and perform patient check-in/check-out, ensuring accurate registration and information collection.
Verify insurance eligibility, collect payments (co-pays or self-pay fee), and process referrals.
Schedule appointments while optimizing clinic workflow.
Handle patient inquiries.
Maintain electronic medical records (EMR), ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Maintaining all required logs includes but is not limited to quality control logs and stat cart checks.
Measurement and collection of patient data including temperature, pulse, oxygenation saturation, respirations, blood pressure, height, weight, and in indicated pediatric patients, length, and head circumference.
Ensure accurate documentation in the medical record.
Assist providers with the collection of patient information including reason for visit, chief complaint, health history, allergies and current medications for provider review.
Complete patient rooming process and implement standard operating procedures to expedite the care process and provide patient comfort.
Identify patient risks and communicate them to the provider.
Prepare and maintain exam rooms, ensuring proper sanitation and supply stocking.
Collect and prepare lab specimens and complete necessary requisitions.
Administer medications and vaccinations per provider orders and established protocols within their scope of practice.
Support patient procedures and assist with medical examinations.
Complete follow-up phone calls to all patients within two to three days post discharge.