Medical Assistant

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; East Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a clinical team under the direction of an LPN, RN, or provider. The role includes taking patient history, preparing rooms, handling lab specimens, and assisting with front-office duties, scheduling, and patient communication.

Strong computer skills (EMR, Excel) are required, with PA BLS training to be completed within 30 days. The position emphasizes adaptability to changes in healthcare settings, independent as well as

Qualifications

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

• Assists with administrative, clinical, and clerical duties.
• Takes patient histories and personal information; schedules appointments.
• Rooms patients and prepares patients and equipment for exams/procedures.
• Performs medical history collection and medication refills per protocol.
• Collects lab specimens and requisitions; schedules referrals and procedures.
• Identifies patient risks and communicates to the licensed nurse/provider.
• Maintains clerical, clinical, and EMR workflows.
• Greet patients and provide front office support and excellent customer service.

Skills

EMR

Word processing

Excel

BLS Certification

Education

Specialized Diploma as 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

Job description

Summary

Functions as part of the clinical team providing clinical care under the direction of an LPN, RN, or provider. Assists with administrative, clinical, and clerical duties which could include taking a patient's history and personal information, scheduling appointments, responding to patient communications, and rooming patients.

Job Duties

• 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.

Minimum 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from a Medical Assistant Program
• CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - NHA - State of Pennsylvania
• CMA - Certified Medical Assistant - AAMA - State of Pennsylvania
• CMAC - Clinical Medical Assistant Certification - AMCA - State of Pennsylvania
• MAC - Medical Assistant Certified - AMCA - State of Pennsylvania
• NCMA - National Certified Medical Assistant - NCTT - State of Pennsylvania
• NRCMA - National Registered Certified Medical Assistant - NAHP - State of Pennsylvania
• RMA - Registered Medical Assistant AMT - State of Pennsylvania

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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