Surgical Medical Assistant – Plastics & Reconstructive

sluhn; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations at the Bethlehem location.

The role involves preparing patients for examinations, updating medical records, and coordinating with the Care Team to ensure efficient visits. Responsibilities include pre-visit planning, assisting in exam rooms, administering injections per guidelines, maintaining supplies, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

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

• Review patient medical records prior to appointments and coordinate with the provider.
• Prepare patients for examination: document vitals, update medication list, allergies, history, and smoking status.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and maintain clean, stocked clinical spaces; administer injections or immunizations per state guidelines.
• Communicate with providers and care team about discharge, ED visits, labs, and follow-up appointments.
• Dispose of bio-hazardous waste and manage vaccine temperature logs and supplies.
• Perform administrative tasks such as check-in/check-out and opening/closing procedures.
• Suggest improvements to Practice Managers and participate in quality initiatives.
• Attend departmental meetings and function as a team member to resolve problems.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Medical Assistant program

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations at the Bethlehem location.

The role involves preparing patients for examinations, updating medical records, and coordinating with the Care Team to ensure efficient visits. Responsibilities include pre-visit planning, assisting in exam rooms, administering injections per guidelines, maintaining supplies, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.