Medical Assistant, Obgyn

St. Luke's University Health Network

. Assist in the delivery of health care management for the practice .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeAllentown • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care management, including appointment scheduling, medical record updates, and quality improvement initiatives. Capable of performing clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, administering injections, and maintaining clinical supplies within a healthcare setting.

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Medical Assistant CertificationBLS/CPR CertificationPatient Care ManagementPhlebotomy SkillsCustomer Service Experience

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Hard Skills

Appointment SchedulingMedical Record ManagementVital Signs RecordingInjections AdministrationPhlebotomyQuality Improvement InitiativesPre-Visit PlanningClinical Supply MaintenancePatient Demographic CaptureBiohazardous Waste Disposal

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailCustomer Service Orientation

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS/CPR CertificationMedical Assistant Program Graduate

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ManagementPatient CareClinical ProceduresQuality ImprovementReferral Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in the delivery of health care management for the practice
Actively participate in and support primary clinical teams
Manage appointment scheduling and track referrals
Open and close the office as required
Capture patient demographic information
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and department activities
Attend departmental meetings and help resolve identified problems
Analyze current procedures and suggest improvements
Conduct pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating medical records
Complete pre-charting of value-based items up to five days before appointments and message the Care Team when warranted
Prepare patients for examinations and escort them to exam rooms
Record height, weight, vital signs, medications, allergies, histories, smoking status, and reason for visit
Keep exam rooms clean and maintain clinical supplies
Clean and autoclave contaminated instruments
Give injections or immunizations within the state-approved scope of practice
Perform phlebotomy, pulmonary functions/nebulizer procedures, EKGs, and assist with OB/GYN exams as needed
Dispose of biohazardous and regular waste according to practice protocol
Maintain vaccine temperature logs, inventory, supply ordering, expired medication disposal, and room stock levels
Schedule outpatient testing, pre-certify procedures, process referrals, respond to patient communications, refill medications, and provide visit information
Coordinate with providers and Care Coordinators regarding discharges, ED visits, specialists, community resources, disease management, education, care plans, and follow-up
Review in-basket clinical pool messages and complete information needed to clear them
Maintain referral work queues and update notes for communication with other departments
Work under supervision of the practice manager, physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants

Requirements

What you’ll need

HS diploma or equivalent required
Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program is strongly preferred
Two years experience in a similar healthcare setting is preferred
Customer service experience is strongly preferred
BLS/CPR current or obtained 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
Continual use of fingers for patient care, writing, and computer entry
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
Ability to occasionally push a supply cart up to 30 pounds
Ability to occasionally push a wheelchair with a patient weighing up to 325 pounds
Ability to stoop, bend, and reach above shoulder level
Ability to hear normal conversation and have good general, near, and peripheral vision
Submit full legal name, current home address, and employment history for the past seven years

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
30/60/90 day on-boarding checklist to confirm mastery of skills relevant to the service line