Medical Assistant, Orwigsburg Primary Care

St. Luke's University Health Network

Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania, US
Pre-visit planning and charting
Patient preparation for examination
Administering injections and immunizations
The Medical Assistant, Practice Operations' primary responsibility is to assist in the delivery of healthcare support for the practice

Job Summary

  • The Medical Assistant, Practice Operations' primary responsibility is to assist in the delivery of healthcare support for the practice.
  • Responsible for preparing patients for examination and escorting them into the exam room.
  • Communicates and coordinates with providers or Care Team regarding hospital discharge, Emergency Department visits, consulting physicians, community resources, disease management, patient self-management, patient and/or family education on chronic conditions, and labs or other testing as well as specialist visits.

Matching Summary

The Medical Assistant, Practice Operations' primary responsibility is to assist in the delivery of healthcare support for the practice.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Pre-visit planning and charting
  • Patient preparation for examination
  • Administering injections and immunizations
  • Maintaining clinical supplies and exam rooms
  • Disposing of bio-hazardous waste
  • Managing vaccine temperature logs

Nice-to-have

  • Promoting organizational values
  • Participating in department activities
  • Contributing to quality improvement initiatives
  • Strong customer service skills

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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