Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Front Office

Lehigh Valley Hospital; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is hiring a Medical Assistant in the Collegeville area. You will help prepare patients and rooms, collect histories, schedule referrals, and support front desk operations in a busy clinical setting.

The role requires a Specialized Diploma as a Medical Assistant, strong computer skills including EMR, and the ability to adapt to change in healthcare while providing compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma as a Medical Assistant.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently or as part of a team.

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 and schedules referrals.
• Identify patient risks and communicate to nurse or provider.
• Perform clerical duties and provide front office support.

Skills

Adaptability

Initiative

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Assisting

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or NCMA preferred

Tools

EMR

Excel

Word processing

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is hiring a Medical Assistant in the Collegeville area. You will help prepare patients and rooms, collect histories, schedule referrals, and support front desk operations in a busy clinical setting.

The role requires a Specialized Diploma as a Medical Assistant, strong computer skills including EMR, and the ability to adapt to change in healthcare while providing compassionate patient care.