Night Shift Medical Office Administrator

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Bethlehem seeks an experienced Administrative Assistant to support day-to-day administrative and operational needs within the patient care environment. You will coordinate charting, patient access, and medical records to help deliver top-quality care.

The role requires high school diploma, healthcare clerical experience, and ability to manage interruptions. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of bed boards are important, with opportunities to grow within

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Experience in clerical, bed board management, or office/secretarial role in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to work with multiple interruptions and adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of bedboard to facilitate patient movement.
• Knowledge of the problem-solving process in the identification and resolution of issues.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficient in healthcare systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Preferred: Associate’s Degree Healthcare Administration or Business Administration.
• Preferred: 2 years experience in clerical bed board management in healthcare.
• Preferred: American Heart Association Basic Life Support - Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Manages charting functions to support patient care delivery.
• Performs patient access functions involving bed assignments and bed board updates.
• Uses effective communication with patients, visitors, staff, and colleagues.
• Answers telephones, records messages and directs calls.
• Maintains patient medical records and discharge charts.
• Communicates admissions/transfers to RN.
• Refer problems through chain of command when beyond scope.
• Orders supplies and equipment according to procurement processes.
• Performs data entry of billable service charges for departments.
• Transcribes physician orders and logs in medication records.
• Ensures test results and documents are filed for provider review.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment location, operation, and care.
• Develops communication to promote a positive image with patients and staff.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree Healthcare Administration or Business Administration

Tools

Bed board management system

Healthcare IT systems

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Bethlehem seeks an experienced Administrative Assistant to support day-to-day administrative and operational needs within the patient care environment. You will coordinate charting, patient access, and medical records to help deliver top-quality care.

The role requires high school diploma, healthcare clerical experience, and ability to manage interruptions. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of bed boards are important, with opportunities to grow within