Medical Assistant

Schuylkill

Job Location:

Whitehall, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Imagine a career at one of the nations most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network a nationally recognized forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. Were a Magnet(tm) Hospital having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Centers prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an A grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020 the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHNs commitment to teamwork compassion and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether youre considering your next career move or your first you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary
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 patients history and personal information scheduling appointments responding to patient communications and rooming patients.

Job Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Associates 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

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing frequent keyboard use *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling bending squatting and performing CPR.

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.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity accordance with and where applicable in addition to federal state and local employment regulations Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include but are not limited to recruitment selection hiring transfers promotions terminations compensation benefits educational programs and/or social activities.

Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

3691 Crescent Ct E

Primary Location:

Whitehall- 3691 Crescent Court East

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Mon- Fri Variable 7:30-7:30

Department:

LVPG-L Family Med - Whitehall

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Imagine a career at one of the nations most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network a nationally recognized forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.LVHN has been...