The primary function of the Medical Assistant is to assist the clinician in the provision of healthcare services to the client and to act as an advocate for the client.  The Medical Assistant collects health information, performs vital signs, assists with clinical procedures as required, and records medical data in the electronic health record. The Medical Assistant performs a variety of clinical administrative requests including prior-authorization requests, phone calls and data entry and clean-up. Medical Assistants as a team are responsible for patient flow, and health center duties including stocking rooms, maintaining inventory for medical supplies and medical equipment, and performing quality assurance testing. 

This position will require travel between LCH locations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting program required
• Holds current, or eligible for, MA certification in the Commonwealth of PA; must become certified within 90 days of hire
• Holds current CPR certification

Skills

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English required