Medical Assistant, Rheumatology

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem, Northern (Northampton County, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network in Bethlehem/Easton is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Rheumatology practice to support patients and the care team.

Responsibilities include pre-visit planning, charting, preparing exam rooms, obtaining vital signs, updating medication lists and allergies, and coordinating care with providers and the care team. The ideal candidate will have 1 year of clinical experience or be a graduate of a Medical Assistant program, with current BLS/CPR (or within 60

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of clinical experience or Medical Assistant program graduate.
• BLS/CPR current or within 60 days of hire.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing patient records and updating necessary information.
• Completes pre-charting of value-based pieces up to five days prior to appointment.
• Prepares patients for examination and escorts to the exam room with vitals and history.
• Updates medication lists, allergies, and smoking status in the record.
• Keeps exam rooms clean, maintains supplies, and assists with injections or vaccines as allowed.
• Coordinates with providers and care team regarding tests, visits, and education.
• Participates in department activities and quality improvement efforts.
• Assists with administrative tasks such as check-in/check-out and front desk duties.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

BLS/CPR certified

Medical history entry

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant program graduate

Job description

## Medical Assistant, RheumatologyApply: Easton, PA - 1700 St Lukes Blvd: Bethlehem, PA - 1530 8th Ave: Full time: Posted Today: R145964### *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 is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.*The Medical Assistant, Practice Operations' primary responsibility is to assist in the delivery of healthcare support for the practice. The Medical Assistant is a professional member of the interdisciplinary team and consistently demonstrates and promotes the values of the organization.**JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating the patient’s medical record prior to the appointment with recent test results and correspondence and determines needed services by conferring with the provider.* Completes pre-charting of all value-based pieces up to five days prior to patient’s appointment. Sends messages to the Care Team, when warranted.* Responsible for preparing patients for examination and escorting them into the exam room. Preparation includes the following: height, weight and vital signs; update medication list; update allergies in record; update personal, family and social history; inquire about smoking status; obtain the reason for the visit. Assists in capturing demographic information.* Provides other patient care services as needed/directed: keeps exam rooms clean; maintains clinical supplies in exam rooms; cleans and autoclaves contaminated instruments; gives injections or immunizations within State guidelines.* Communicates and coordinates with providers or Care Team regarding hospital discharge, Emergency Department visits, consulting physicians, community resources, disease management, patient self-management, patient and/or family education on chronic conditions, and labs or other testing as well as specialist visits.* Actively participates in department activities; attends departmental meetings; actively participates as a team member in resolution of problems as they are identified; analyzes current procedures.* Responsible to dispose Bio-Hazardous waste and regular waste per practice protocol.* Maintains vaccine temperature logs, inventory and ordering of medical supplies (i.e.: vaccines, medications), disposing of expired sample medication, and stocking rooms to set par levels.* Performs other administrative tasks (e.g. check-in and check-out functions, opening and closing office procedures, etc...) as needed.* Brings suggestions for improvement to the attention of Practice Managers and Providers for consideration.* Actively participates in maintaining and/or improving quality improvement initiatives.* Other related duties as assigned.**PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:**Requires sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours at time). Occasional requirement to lift up to 25 pounds. Occasionally push wheelchairs with patients weighing up to 325 pounds.**EDUCATION:**High School degree or equivalent required.**TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:**One year of clinical experience OR graduate of Medical Assistant program required. Two years of experience in similar healthcare setting is preferred. Customer service experience is strongly preferred. BLS/CPR: Current or within 60 days of hire; through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Where applicable, a 30/60/90 day on-boarding checklist will be completed during the on-boarding process for new or transferred employees to confirm mastery of skills relevant to the service line. This on-boarding checklist will be acknowledged by practice leadership or a provider when appropriate; records will be retained at the practice location.*Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!*