Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Practice Support

St. Luke's University Health Network; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant, Practice Operations to support healthcare delivery in the practice setting. The role emphasizes preparing patients, updating records, and coordinating with the care team for smooth visits.

The ideal candidate holds a high school degree or equivalent, and has clinical experience or MA program graduate, with BLS/CPR certification. This position values teamwork, quality improvement, and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• One year of clinical experience OR graduate of Medical Assistant program required.
• Two years of experience in similar healthcare setting preferred.
• BLS/CPR current or within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating the patient’s medical record with recent test results.
• Completes pre-charting of value-based pieces up to five days prior and notifies the Care Team when warranted.
• Prepares patients for examination: vitals, updated medications, allergies, histories and smoking status.
• Provides other patient care services: keeps exam rooms clean and stocked; handles injections if permitted.
• Coordinates with providers regarding discharge, ED visits, labs and specialist visits.
• Participates in department meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
• DisposesBio-Hazardous and regular waste; maintains vaccine temperature logs and inventory.
• Performs administrative tasks such as check-in/check-out and office procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Graduate of Medical Assistant program

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant, Practice Operations to support healthcare delivery in the practice setting. The role emphasizes preparing patients, updating records, and coordinating with the care team for smooth visits.

The ideal candidate holds a high school degree or equivalent, and has clinical experience or MA program graduate, with BLS/CPR certification. This position values teamwork, quality improvement, and compassionate patient care.