Medical Assistant

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

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.

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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Work Shift: Day Shift

Address: 2101 Emrick Blvd

Primary Location: Health Center at Bethlehem Township

Position Type: Onsite

Union: Not Applicable

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday variable shift and hours

Department: 1012-30107 LVPG-L Family & Internal Med - Bethlehem

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community. LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.

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