Medical Assistant - Day Shift, Pulmonary & Critical Care

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Hazleton, PA, is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the LVPG-H Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine team on a full-time day shift. This role supports clinicians by preparing patients and equipment, taking medical histories, and assisting with exams in a busy clinic.

Responsibilities include collecting lab specimens, coordinating referrals, maintaining EMR workflows, greeting patients, handling front-office tasks, and ensuring accurate scheduling and chart updates.

Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma as a Medical Assistant.
• Ability to adapt to constant change in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently or collaboratively.
• Excellent computer skills including EMR, word processing, and Excel.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) in 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 and lab requisitions and schedules referrals/procedures.
• Identifies actual or potential patient risks and communicates them to the licensed nurse or provider.
• Adheres to clerical, clinical, and EMR workflows.
• Completes front-office duties such as greeting patients and handling phone communications.
• Manages co-pays, scheduling, demographics updates, referrals, and pre-certifications.
• Delivers patient-centered care and supports related activities.

Skills

Adaptability

Initiative

Computer skills (EMR, Word, Excel)

Education

Specialized Diploma as a Medical Assistant

Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting (preferred)

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Hazleton, PA, is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the LVPG-H Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine team on a full-time day shift. This role supports clinicians by preparing patients and equipment, taking medical histories, and assisting with exams in a busy clinic.

Responsibilities include collecting lab specimens, coordinating referrals, maintaining EMR workflows, greeting patients, handling front-office tasks, and ensuring accurate scheduling and chart updates.