Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Front Office

1012 Lehigh Valley Physician Group - Lehigh; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join the clinical team under the direction of an LPN, RN, or provider. You will assist with administrative, clinical, and clerical duties, including taking patient histories, scheduling, and rooming patients.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, collecting histories, handling lab specimens, and ensuring smooth front-office operations with excellent patient service.

Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma as a Medical Assistant required.
• Ability to adapt to change in a healthcare setting.
• Excellent computer skills including EMR, word processing, and Excel.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient and equipment for exams/procedures and maintains exam rooms and clinical area.
• Collects and prepares lab specimens/lab requisitions and schedules referrals as needed.
• Responds to patient communications and assists with rooming patients.
• Provides front office support and customer service to patients.
• Performs clerical duties and EMR workflows.

Skills

Specialized Diploma

Adaptability in healthcare

Initiative & independence

Computer skills (EMR, Word, Excel)

BLS certification (AHA) within 30 days

Education

Specialized Diploma as Medical Assistant

Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join the clinical team under the direction of an LPN, RN, or provider. You will assist with administrative, clinical, and clerical duties, including taking patient histories, scheduling, and rooming patients.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, collecting histories, handling lab specimens, and ensuring smooth front-office operations with excellent patient service.