Medical Assistant

Overview

Join a team that delivers excellence. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.

Join a team that delivers excellence. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce. LVHN is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking health network offering opportunities to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years and is a Magnet hospital, with nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes.

LVHN hospitals have received high safety grades and recognitions in the Lehigh Valley region.

Whether you are considering your next career move or your first, consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Functions as part of the clinical team providing clinical care under the direction of an LPN, RN, or provider. Assists with administrative, clinical, and clerical duties which could include taking a patient s history and personal information, scheduling appointments, responding to patient communications, and rooming patients.

• 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/lab requisitions accurately and schedules and obtains authorizations for referrals and/or procedures.
• Identifies actual or potential patient risks and communicates those risks to the licensed nurse or provider upon recognition.
• Adheres to clerical, clinical, and EMR workflows.
• Performs clerical duties and provides front office support duties such as greeting and welcoming patients and providing excellent customer service both in-person and over the phone.
• Collects co-payments, schedules appointments, updates missing patient demographics, obtains referrals and pre-certifications.
• Uses patient centered care concepts in delivering care and performing related activities.

• Specialized Diploma as a Medical Assistant
• Ability to accept and adapt to constant change within a healthcare setting.
• Ability to take initiative and function independently as well as collaboratively.
• Excellent computer skills including EMR, word processing, and Excel.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days

• Associate’s Degree from a Medical Assistant Program
• CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - NHA - State of Pennsylvania or
• CMA - Certified Medical Assistant - AAMA - State of Pennsylvania or
• CMAC - Clinical Medical Assistant Certification - AMCA - State of Pennsylvania or
• MAC - Medical Assistant Certified - AMCA - State of Pennsylvania or
• NCMA - National Certified Medical Assistant - NCTT - State of Pennsylvania or
• NRCMA - National Registered Certified Medical Assistant - NAHP - State of Pennsylvania or
• RMA - Registered Medical Assistant AMT - State of Pennsylvania

Lift and carry 25 lbs. Frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use. Activities may include kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR as required by role.

Job Description Disclaimer:
This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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