Compassionate Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Prep

CO30 St Lukes Physician Group Inc; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is hiring a Medical Assistant to support pre-visit planning, patient preparation, and care-team communication. Responsibilities include updating medical records, completing pre-charting, and assisting with examinations while maintaining clean, stocked exam rooms.

The role requires a year of clinical experience or graduation from a Medical Assistant program, with preferred two years in a similar healthcare setting and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• One year of clinical experience OR graduate of Medical Assistant program.
• Two years of experience in similar healthcare setting preferred.
• Customer service experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and update patient medical records before appointments and coordinate with the care team.
• Complete pre-charting of value-based pieces up to five days prior to visit.
• Prepare patients for examination: gather vitals, update meds and allergies, and record history.
• Assist with rooming, maintaining exam rooms and clinical supplies, and safety compliance.
• Coordinate with providers on discharge, labs, and tests; support patient education and self-management.

Skills

Clinical experience

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program graduate

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network is hiring a Medical Assistant to support pre-visit planning, patient preparation, and care-team communication. Responsibilities include updating medical records, completing pre-charting, and assisting with examinations while maintaining clean, stocked exam rooms.

The role requires a year of clinical experience or graduation from a Medical Assistant program, with preferred two years in a similar healthcare setting and strong customer service skills.