Medical Assistant, Practice Operations – Medical Oncology

St. Luke's University Health Network

. Conduct pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient medical records .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeTamaqua • Pennsylvania • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care services, including vital sign recording, medical record management, and coordination with healthcare teams. Holds current BLS/CPR certification and possesses strong customer service skills in a clinical setting.

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Patient Care ServicesBLS/CPR CertificationClinical ExperienceMedical Record ManagementCustomer Service Experience

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Hard Skills

Vital Sign RecordingMedical Record ReviewPre-ChartingInjectionsImmunizationsRoom CleaningSupply MaintenanceInstrument CleaningBiohazardous Waste DisposalOffice Procedures

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CoordinationProblem ResolutionCustomer Service

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS CertificationCPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Healthcare SettingPatient PreparationQuality ImprovementPractice ProtocolClinical Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient medical records
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, histories, smoking status, visit reasons, and demographic information
Provide patient care services including room cleaning, supply maintenance, instrument cleaning and autoclaving, and injections or immunizations within State guidelines
Coordinate with providers and the Care Team regarding discharges, emergency visits, specialists, community resources, disease 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, medical supply ordering, expired medication disposal, and room stocking
Perform administrative tasks including check-in, check-out, and opening and closing office procedures
Suggest improvements 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
Two years of experience in similar healthcare setting preferred
Customer service experience strongly preferred
Current BLS/CPR certification or certification 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
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
Ability to occasionally push wheelchairs with patients weighing up to 325 pounds
Submit full legal name and current home address
Include employment history for the past seven years, including present employer