Medical Assistant – Urology

St. Luke's University Health Network

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

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeAllentown • 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 administrative tasks. Capable of effective communication and coordination with healthcare providers and the Care Team to enhance patient outcomes.

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

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs RecordingPatient Medical Records ManagementInjections AdministrationPre-ChartingBiohazardous Waste DisposalInventory ManagementCheck-In/Check-Out ProceduresCleaning and Autoclaving InstrumentsPatient Preparation for ExaminationsData Entry

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CoordinationProblem ResolutionCustomer ServiceQuality Improvement Participation

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS/CPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Healthcare SettingPatient CareValue-Based CareClinical ExperiencePractice ProtocolMedical Supplies ManagementCommunity ResourcesDisease ManagementQuality Improvement InitiativesPatient Discharge Coordination

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 directed patient care services, including cleaning exam rooms, maintaining 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, laboratory 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 and order medical supplies, dispose of expired sample medications, and stock rooms to 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
Two years of experience in similar healthcare setting preferred
Customer service experience strongly preferred
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
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
Ability to occasionally push wheelchairs with patients weighing up to 325 pounds
Full legal name and current home address required in application
Employment history for the past seven years, including present employer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
30/60/90 day on-boarding checklist during the on-boarding process for new or transferred employees, where applicable