Medical Assistant

Patient First; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Patient First in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical teams with patient intake, vital signs, and documentation. The role requires handling lab requests, assisting with exams, and maintaining clean treatment areas across centers.

Responsibilities include equipment sterilization, stock management, and collaboration with nurses and physicians to ensure smooth center operations and quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a hospital or physician’s office preferred.
• Ability to hear pages, bells, and phone system.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time (possibly 4 to 7 hours).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to attend scheduled CPR classes and code drills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Willingness to work at any center due to staffing emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Locating patients, obtaining vital signs, triaging patients, and preparing patients for physicals and medical treatment.
• Understanding and using the electronic medical record system.
• Ordering lab, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed.
• Notifying the Nurse/Physician when ready for exam and relaying questions about lab or x-ray needs.
• Assisting Nurses and Physicians with patient care.
• Handling physician and nurse requests with respect and in a timely manner.
• Performing lab duties as assigned.
• Sterilizing and setting up instruments.
• Receiving and storing supplies; restocking treatment rooms.
• Reporting to the Charge Nurse before leaving at the end of the shift.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the treatment area and completing biological cleanup per OSHA guidelines.
• Washing, drying, folding, and restocking laundry; maintaining laundry appliances.
• Attending staff meetings as scheduled.
• Operating and maintaining medical and office equipment.
• Completing assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks.
• Being available to assist as needed; breaks may be interrupted to provide patient care.
• Fostering teamwork and ensuring a positive and professional atmosphere.
• Providing warm, friendly service in all interactions.
• Understanding and performing all duties as assigned.

Job description

Open — Patient First has a posting for this job . Posted 7 Oct 2026.

This posting

Medical Assistant jobs in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

About this job

The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to the following:

• Locating patients, obtaining accurate vital signs by visual and auditory measures, triaging patients, assessing patients’ medical condition, and preparing patients for physicals and medical treatment by Physicians and Nurses ;
• Understanding and using the electronic medical record system;
• Ordering lab, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed;
• Notifying the Nurse and/or Physician when the patient is ready for exam while communicating symptoms and relaying questions about lab or x-ray needs;
• Assisting Nurses and Physicians with various forms of patient treatment and care;
• Handling Physician and Nurse requests with respect and in a timely manner;
• Performing lab duties as assigned;
• Sterilizing and setting up instruments;
• Receiving and storing supplies; restocking treatment rooms as needed;
• Reporting to the Charge Nurse before leaving at the end of the shift;
• Following ancillary guidelines as deemed necessary by the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, DMS, and Physician;
• Adhering to established policies and procedures;
• Maintaining cleanliness of the treatment area and completing biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines and other maintenance assignments as directed;
• Washing, drying, folding, and restocking laundry; maintaining the cleanliness of the washing machine and dryer lint trap;
• Attending staff meetings as scheduled by the Nurse Supervisor or DMS;
• Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained;
• Completing assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks within the assigned shift;
• Being available to assist as needed, as breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time to provide necessary patient care or to maintain center operations;
• Fostering teamwork and ensuring a positive and professional atmosphere;
• Providing positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions;
• Understanding and performing all duties as assigned.

Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Must be 18 years of age or older;
• High school graduate or equivalent;
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a hospital or physician’s office preferred;
• Ability to hear pages, bells, and phone system;
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time (possibly 4 to 7 hours at a time);
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds;
• Ability to attend scheduled CPR classes and code drills;
• Ability to prioritize and multitask;
• Willingness to work at any center due to a staffing or center emergency or reduction of work.

Each posting applies separately and lists its own pay.