Medical Assistant, Practice Operations – Medical Oncology

St. Luke's University Health Network

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

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeBethlehem • Pennsylvania • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care services, including vital sign recording, administering injections, and maintaining clinical supplies, while effectively communicating with healthcare providers and the Care Team. Holds current BLS/CPR certification and possesses strong customer service skills in a clinical setting.

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Patient Care ServicesBLS/CPR CertificationClinical ExperienceCustomer Service ExperienceMedical Assistant Program Graduate

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Hard Skills

Vital Sign RecordingPatient Medical Record ManagementInjections AdministrationClinical Supply MaintenancePre-ChartingBiohazardous Waste DisposalInventory ManagementOffice ProceduresPatient PreparationQuality Improvement Participation

Soft Skills

CommunicationCoordinationProblem ResolutionCustomer Service

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS/CPR 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 items 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, consultations, community resources, disease management, education, labs, testing, and specialist visits
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, medical supply ordering, expired medication disposal, and room stocking
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 certification 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
Ability to occasionally push wheelchairs with patients weighing up to 325 pounds
Two years of experience in a similar healthcare setting preferred
Customer service experience strongly preferred
Complete a 30/60/90 day onboarding checklist where applicable
Submit full legal name, current home address, and employment history for the past seven years in the application