Medical Assistant

St. Luke's University Health Network

. Conduct pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient medical records with recent test results and correspondence .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeNorthampton • Pennsylvania • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care services, including pre-visit planning, vital signs recording, and effective communication with healthcare teams. Holds relevant certifications and possesses experience in clinical settings to ensure quality patient management and safety.

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Clinical ExperienceBLS/CPR CertificationPatient Care ServicesCustomer Service ExperienceMedical Assistant Program Graduate

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs RecordingPre-ChartingPatient PreparationInjections AdministrationMedical Records ManagementBiohazard Waste DisposalInventory ManagementOffice ProceduresQuality Improvement InitiativesClinical Supply Maintenance

Soft Skills

CommunicationCoordinationProblem ResolutionTeam CollaborationCustomer Service

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS CertificationCPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Healthcare SettingPatient CareClinical ExperiencePractice ProtocolValue-Based Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient medical records with recent test results and correspondence
Determine needed services by conferring with providers
Complete pre-charting of value-based pieces up to five days before appointments
Send messages to the Care Team when warranted
Prepare patients for examinations and escort them to exam rooms
Record height, weight, vital signs, medications, allergies, personal/family/social history, smoking status, visit reason and demographic information
Provide patient care services including cleaning exam rooms, maintaining clinical supplies, cleaning and autoclaving contaminated instruments, and administering injections or immunizations within State guidelines
Communicate and coordinate with providers and the Care Team regarding discharges, emergency visits, specialists, community resources, disease management, self-management, education, labs and testing
Participate in department activities, meetings, problem resolution and procedure analysis
Dispose of biohazardous and regular waste according to practice protocol
Maintain vaccine temperature logs, inventory and ordering of medical supplies
Dispose of expired sample medication and stock rooms to established par levels
Perform administrative tasks including check-in, check-out, and opening and closing office procedures
Bring improvement suggestions to Practice Managers and Providers
Participate in quality improvement initiatives
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School degree or equivalent required
One year of clinical experience OR graduate of Medical Assistant program required
Current BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time, up to 8 hours at a time
Occasional ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Occasional ability to push wheelchairs with patients weighing up to 325 pounds
Complete a 30/60/90 day on-boarding checklist where applicable
Submit application using full legal name and current home address
Include employment history for the past seven years, including present employer
Two years of experience in a similar healthcare setting preferred
Customer service experience strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Current or within 60 days of hire BLS/CPR certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association