Medical Assistant Float, Maternal Fetal Medicine (Per Diem)

St. Luke's University Health Network - Nurse; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bethlehem is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to perform clinical procedures and ensure patient satisfaction. The role involves effective communication with healthcare teams and maintaining high standards of patient care. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably experience in a medical office.

Qualifications

• Experience with medical terminology preferred.
• Prior work in a medical office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical procedures within scope of practice.
• Ensure patient comfort and satisfaction with services.
• Communicate changes in patient’s condition with the team.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Clinical Procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited MA program

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience, and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization, which includes an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for healthcare.

Medical Assistant Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform clinical procedures within scope of practice.
2. Follow treatment plans as directed by the Clinical Coordinator, CRNP, and Physicians.
3. Extract data from medical records and document as directed.
4. Transcribe orders, reschedule charts, and schedule tests/procedures.
5. Ensure patient comfort and satisfaction with services.
6. Provide safe, appropriate, and quality patient care.
7. Communicate new orders, changes in patient’s condition, and unit concerns with the team.
8. Restock pharmacy and unit supplies as needed.
9. Register patients and bill for services.
10. Demonstrate competency in growth, development, and communication appropriate to patient age.
11. Participate in QA/QI activities.
12. Maintain professional development through in-services and continuing education.
13. Assist in training new staff and coverage at other Community Health sites.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

Sit up to 2 hours per day (up to 1 hour at a time). Stand for up to 10 hours daily. Walk for 6 hours daily (10 minutes at a time). Lift, carry, and push objects up to 10 lbs regularly; up to 75 lbs occasionally. Transport patients weighing up to 250 lbs via wheelchair, bed, or stretcher. Frequently stoop, bend, reach above shoulder level. Perceive attributes through touch. Hear in normal conversation and high/low frequencies. See general, near, far, color, and peripheral vision.

Education:

High school diploma or GED required. Graduate of an accredited MA program preferred.

Training and Experience:

Experience with medical terminology and prior work in a medical office preferred.

Please complete your application with your full legal name and current address. Include employment history for the past seven years, including your current employer. Upload a current resume with all work history, education, certifications, and licenses if applicable. It is recommended to create a profile after submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.