Job Information
Lehigh Valley Health Network Medical Assistant (MA) in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Job 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 patient's history and personal information, scheduling appointments, responding to patient communications, and rooming patients. Education - Required:
Specialized Diploma as a Medical Assistant
Education - Preferred:
Associate's Degree from a Medical Assistant Program
Experience - Required:
Experience - Preferred:
1 year recent experience in a Physician office practice setting
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Required:
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.
Certifications - Required:
Health Services\BCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 Days
Licensure - Preferred:
CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - NHA or
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant - AAMA or
CMAC - Clinical Medical Assistant Certification - AMCA or
MAC - Medical Assistant Certified - AMCA or
NCMA - National Certified Medical Assistant - NCTT or
NRCMA - National Registered Certified Medical Assistant - NAHP or
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)-American Medical Technologists