Medical Assistant: Front Desk & Clinical Support

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Hamburg (Berks County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the clinical team at the Hamburg location. You will assist with exams, take medical history, handle basic clerical tasks, and support front office functions to ensure smooth patient flow.

The role requires a Specialized Diploma as a Medical Assistant and BLS within 30 days, with preferred national certifications. Expect day shifts in a hospital setting with a collaborative team environment and focus on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma as a Medical Assistant required.
• AHA Basic Life Support - PA required within 30 days.
• Preferred credentials include national or state medical assistant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient and equipment for exams/procedures and maintains exam rooms.
• Performs medical history collection and medication refill per protocol.
• Collects and prepares lab specimens and schedules authorizations for referrals/procedures.
• Identifies patient risks and communicates with the nurse or provider.
• Adheres to clerical, clinical, and EMR workflows.
• Provides front office support and excellent patient service.
• Collects co-payments, schedules appointments, updates demographics, and referrals.

Skills

Initiative

Independent work

Computer skills

EMR

Excel

Education

Specialized Diploma as a Medical Assistant

CCMA Certification

CMA Certification

CMAC Certification

MAC Certification

NCMA Certification

NRCMA Certification

RMA Certification

Tools

EMR

Word Processing

Excel

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the clinical team at the Hamburg location. You will assist with exams, take medical history, handle basic clerical tasks, and support front office functions to ensure smooth patient flow.

The role requires a Specialized Diploma as a Medical Assistant and BLS within 30 days, with preferred national certifications. Expect day shifts in a hospital setting with a collaborative team environment and focus on patient-centered care.