Medical Assistant

Lehigh Valley Health Network

Medical Assistant supporting clinical exams, patient histories, specimens, referrals, and front-office operations. Joining Lehigh Valley Health Network, a major Pennsylvania healthcare provider.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeEaston • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient care, including preparing patients for exams, collecting medical histories, and adhering to EMR workflows. Proficient in front-office support, appointment scheduling, and maintaining a patient-centered approach in a dynamic healthcare environment.

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Medical Assistant DiplomaEMR ProficiencyBasic Life Support CertificationPatient Care SkillsCustomer Service

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Hard Skills

Patient PreparationMedical History CollectionLab Specimen PreparationAppointment SchedulingMedication Refill ProcessingClerical Workflow AdherenceCo-Payment CollectionPatient Demographic UpdatesReferral ManagementCPR

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityInitiativeCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

EMR SystemsWord Processing SoftwareExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient-Centered CareHealthcare SettingClinical TeamFront-Office SupportPatient Risks Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Function as part of the clinical team under the direction of an LPN, RN, or provider
Prepare patients and equipment for exams/procedures and maintain exam rooms and clinical areas
Collect medical histories and process medication refills per protocol
Collect and prepare lab specimens and requisitions
Schedule appointments and obtain authorizations for referrals and procedures
Identify and communicate actual or potential patient risks to licensed nurses or providers
Adhere to clerical, clinical, and EMR workflows
Greet and welcome patients and provide front-office support and customer service in person and by phone
Collect co-payments, update patient demographics, and obtain referrals and pre-certifications
Deliver care using patient-centered care concepts

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 and collaboratively
Excellent computer skills, including EMR, word processing, and Excel
American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification in Pennsylvania within 30 days
Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs.
Frequent sitting and standing
Frequent keyboard use
Patient care providers may need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Day shift
Monday-Friday variable shifts
Equal employment opportunity
Benefits, educational programs and/or social activities referenced in the employer's equal employment policy