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Medical Assistant, Star Community Health KidsCare -Easton
Medical Assistant, Star Community Health KidsCare -Easton-April 2024
Bethlehem
Apr 26, 2025
About Medical Assistant, Star Community Health KidsCare -Easton

  Medical Assistant, Star Community Health KidsCare -Easton

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  locations

  Easton, PA - 220 Ferry Street

  Bethlehem, PA - 511 E 3rd St

  time type

  Part time

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  Posted 6 Days Ago

  job requisition id

  R107552

  St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

   

  The Medical Assistant's primary responsibility is to assist in the delivery of health care management for the practice. This will include actively participating and supporting primary clinical teams. The Medical Assistant behaves in a professional manner, and consistently demonstrates and promotes the values of the organization. The Medical Assistant will work with and receive supervision from the Practice Administrator, physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

  *JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*

   

  Actively participates in maintaining and/or improving quality improvement initiatives, including but not limited to the Physician Billing computer system and patient satisfaction survey.

   

  Maintains high level of competence on Physician Billing computer system.

   

  Utilize computer system to schedule appointments and track referrals.

   

  Opens and closes office as required.

   

  Assists in capturing patient demographic information.

   

  Takes active role in facilitation of team approach to functions within the department:

  Attends departmental meetings.Actively participates as a team member in resolution of problems as they are identified.Analyzes current procedures, bringing suggestions for improvement to the attention of team members and supervisors for consideration.

   

  Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating the patient's medical record prior to the appointment with recent test results and correspondence and determines needed services per practice protocol.

   

  Confers with the physician, NP or PA regarding any incomplete patient tests/consults or other incomplete orders to the patient visit.

   

  Prepares patients for the examination and treatment by escorting them from the reception area to the exam room prior to the provider entering the exam room.

  Height, weight and vital signsUpdate medication listUpdate allergies in recordUpdate personal, family and social historyInquire about smoking status Obtains the Chief Complaint for the visit

   

  Provides other patient care services as needed/directed:

  Keeps exam rooms clean

  Maintaining clinical supplies in exam rooms

  Cleans and autoclaves contaminated instruments

  Gives injections or immunizations,  within State approved scope of practice

  Phlebotomy

  Pulmonary Functions/Nebulizer

  EKG

  OB/GYN exams assist as needed

   

  Disposes of Bio-Hazardous waste and regular waste per practice protocol.

   

  Maintains supplies:

  Medical suppliesDisposing of expired Sample medication

   

  As appropriate:

  Assists with scheduling outpatient testingPre-certifying patients for procedures and referral processingResponds to patient communications within practice guidelines.Refill medications per practice protocol.

   

  Communicates  and Coordinates with providers or Care Coordinators regarding:

  Hospital dischargeED visitsConsulting physiciansCommunity resourcesDisease managementPatient Self managementPatient and/or family education on chronic conditionsIndividualized patient care lanFollow-up contact with patient as indicated to ensure compliance with recommendations, medications, labs or other testing as well as specialist visits.

   

  *PHYSICIAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:*

   

  Requires sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours at time).  Requires continual use of fingers for patient care, writing and computer entry.  Routinely uses upper extremities; occasional requirement to lift up to 25 pounds.  Occasionally push cart with supplies up to 30 pounds.  Occasionally push wheelchair with patient weighing up to 325 pounds.  Regularly requires ability to stoop, bend and reach above shoulder level.  Requires ability to hear normal conversation and good general, near and peripheral vision. 

   

  *EDUCATION:*

   

  Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program or two years similar experience. 

   

  *TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:*

   

  Two years office experience in a similar setting preferred.    

  BLS/CPR: Current or within 60 days of hire; through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association

   

   

  Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

   

   

  St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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