Nephrology Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Coordination

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Wagnerville (PA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks a Medical Assistant to support the Practice Operations team. Responsibilities include pre-visit planning, patient prep, and collaboration with care teams to coordinate discharge and follow-up care.

The role requires at least a year of clinical experience or completion of a Medical Assistant program, with BLS/CPR current or within 60 days of hire. Equal opportunity employer in PA and NJ.

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; through ARC or AHA.

Responsibilities

• Pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient medical records and determining needed services.
• Prepare patients for examination: record vital signs, update medications, allergies, and history; obtain smoking status and visit reason.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and assist with exams; maintain clean exam rooms and supply inventory.
• Communicate with Care Team regarding discharge, ED visits, labs, and specialist visits; coordinate care and education.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and department activities; support practice operations and patient flow.
• Dispose of bio-hazardous waste per protocol and assist with administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Clinical experience

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Graduate of Medical Assistant program

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks a Medical Assistant to support the Practice Operations team. Responsibilities include pre-visit planning, patient prep, and collaboration with care teams to coordinate discharge and follow-up care.

The role requires at least a year of clinical experience or completion of a Medical Assistant program, with BLS/CPR current or within 60 days of hire. Equal opportunity employer in PA and NJ.