Medical Assistant, General Surgery

St. Luke's University Health Network

Allentown, PA, United States
Patient preparation for examination
Vital signs measurement
Injection administration
The Medical Assistant is a professional member of the interdisciplinary team and consistently demonstrates and promotes the values of the organization

Job Summary

  • The Medical Assistant is a professional member of the interdisciplinary team and consistently demonstrates and promotes the values of the organization.
  • Responsible for preparing patients for examination and escorting them into the exam room, including taking vital signs and updating medical records.
  • Performs administrative tasks such as check-in/check-out, opening/closing procedures, and maintaining medical supplies and vaccine temperature logs.

Matching Summary

The Medical Assistant is a professional member of the interdisciplinary team and consistently demonstrates and promotes the values of the organization.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Patient preparation for examination
  • Vital signs measurement
  • Injection administration
  • Bio-hazardous waste disposal
  • Medical supply inventory management

Nice-to-have

  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Patient and family education
  • Quality improvement initiatives
  • Customer service excellence

Key Requirements

  • High School degree or equivalent
  • One year clinical experience OR Medical Assistant program graduate
  • BLS/CPR certification
  • Two years similar healthcare setting experience preferred
  • Customer service experience strongly preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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