Medical Assistant

Jobtailor; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care workflows in Bethlehem, PA. Responsibilities include pre-visit planning, pre-charting, and preparing patients for examinations with attention to cleanliness and supply management.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and either one year of clinical experience or completion of a Medical Assistant program, plus current BLS/CPR certification. Strong communication with care teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of clinical experience OR graduate of Medical Assistant program.
• BLS/CPR: current or within 60 days of hire; through ARC or AHA.

Responsibilities

• Review and update patient medical records prior to appointments.
• Complete pre-charting up to five days before appointments.
• Prepare patients for examination and escort to exam room.
• Maintain exam rooms and clinical supplies; clean and autoclave instruments as needed.
• Coordinate with care team regarding hospital discharge, ED visits, and consulting physicians.

Skills

Pre-Charting

Medical Record Review

Exam Room Maintenance

Instrument Cleaning

Patient Preparation

Communication

Coordination

BLS Certification

CPR Certification

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Medical Assistant program graduate

Job description

• Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating the patient’s medical record prior to the appointment
• Completes pre-charting of all value-based pieces up to five days prior to patient’s appointment
• Responsible for preparing patients for examination and escorting them into the exam room
• Provides other patient care services as needed/directed: keeps exam rooms clean; maintains clinical supplies in exam rooms; cleans and autoclaves contaminated instruments
• Communicates and coordinates with providers or Care Team regarding hospital discharge, Emergency Department visits, and consulting physicians

Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent required
• One year of clinical experience OR graduate of Medical Assistant program required
• BLS/CPR: Current or within 60 days of hire; through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in patient care services, including pre-visit planning, pre-charting, and maintaining clinical supplies. Capable of effective communication and coordination with healthcare providers and care teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Patient Care Services
• Pre-Visit Planning
• BLS/CPR Certification
• Clinical Experience
• Medical Assistant Program Graduate

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Pre-Charting
• Medical Record Review
• Exam Room Maintenance
• Instrument Cleaning
• Patient Preparation

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Coordination

Certifications & Qualifications

• BLS Certification
• CPR Certification

Industry Keywords

• Clinical Experience
• Patient Examination
• Care Team Coordination
• Value-Based Care