Gastroenterology Medical Assistant - Day Shift (Part-Time)

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Pottsville (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc. in Pottsville, PA, seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in daily patient care. You will prepare patients and exams, collect histories, and help with lab work, referrals, and front-office duties.

The ideal candidate holds a Specialized Diploma in Medical Assisting, has strong computer skills (EMR, Excel), and can adapt to change while working independently or with teammates. BLS certification within 30 days is required.

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 and maintains exam rooms.
• Performs medical history collection and medication refills, 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

Excellent computer skills (EMR, word';

Adaptability in healthcare

Initiative and teamwork

Education

Specialized Diploma as a Medical Assistant

Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting

CCMA – NHA or CMA – AAMA or CMAC – AMCA – MAC – AMCA – NCMA – NCTT – NRCMA – NAHP – RMA certifications

BLS – American Heart Association (PA) within 30 Days

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc. in Pottsville, PA, seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in daily patient care. You will prepare patients and exams, collect histories, and help with lab work, referrals, and front-office duties.

The ideal candidate holds a Specialized Diploma in Medical Assisting, has strong computer skills (EMR, Excel), and can adapt to change while working independently or with teammates. BLS certification within 30 days is required.