Medical Assistant - Cedar Point Primary Care, Allentown
St. Luke's University Health Network
Allentown, PA, US
Conducting pre-visit planning and charting
Measuring height weight and vital signs
Updating medication lists and allergies
The Medical Assistant serves as a professional member of the interdisciplinary team dedicated to satisfying the organization's mission of excellence in caring for the sick and injured
Job Summary
The Medical Assistant serves as a professional member of the interdisciplinary team dedicated to satisfying the organization's mission of excellence in caring for the sick and injured.
Primary responsibilities include conducting pre-visit planning, updating patient records with recent test results, and preparing patients for examination by recording vital signs and history.
The role requires maintaining clinical supplies, cleaning exam rooms, administering injections within state guidelines, and coordinating with providers regarding hospital discharges and specialist visits.
Matching Summary
The Medical Assistant serves as a professional member of the interdisciplinary team dedicated to satisfying the organization's mission of excellence in caring for the sick and injured.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Conducting pre-visit planning and charting
Measuring height weight and vital signs
Updating medication lists and allergies
Maintaining exam room cleanliness and supplies
Administering injections and immunizations
Disposing of bio-hazardous waste properly
Nice-to-have
Strong customer service experience preferred
Two years in similar healthcare setting
Active participation in quality improvement
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Team collaboration and problem solving
Key Requirements
High School degree or equivalent required
One year clinical experience OR MA program graduate
Current BLS/CPR certification required
Two years experience in similar healthcare setting preferred