Featured Position: Medical Assistants
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) leads the region in compensation for Medical Assistants. Join Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG) as a Medical Assistant and start a professionally and financially rewarding career with one of the best hospitals in Pennsylvania according to US News & World Report.
Our people make LVHN a great place to work. Join us in applying for our Medical Assistant position in one of our LVPG practices throughout the region.
Be part of inspiring passion. At LVHN, the deep connection we have with our patients and with each other is undeniable. In fact, we rely upon each other's strengths and passion to deliver exceptional patient satisfaction and high-quality service each and every day.
Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH) has ranked among U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals" for 20 consecutive years. LVHN is also a Magnet® Hospital, recognized four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for attracting and retaining the best professional nurses. Finally, LVH received an "A" grade in The Leapfrog Group's Spring 2014 Hospital Safety Score, the highest grade in patient safety. These three recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion and technology.
Job Description: An LVPG Medical Assistant will perform functions as a member of the practice clinical care delivery team and will provide selected clinical care to patients under the direction of an LPN, RN or medical provider. An MA performs clerical/administrative duties associated with the medical practice front desk operations under the direction of the Practice Manager/Director and/or Site Manager or Office Coordinator.
Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent education required. Graduate of a program for Medical Assistant/Administrative Medical Assistant.
Preferred Qualifications: Associate's degree in Medical Assisting preferred. Three (3) or more years of recent experience in a physician office practice setting. Current AAMA certification.
Licensure and Certifications: Current BLS
Influenza vaccination is required for all colleagues with patient contact unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice, and is strongly encouraged for all colleagues.
LVHN is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, LVHN 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.