Clinical Associate/ Medical Assistant - Dermatology
Company: St. Luke's University Health Network
Location: Center Valley
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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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 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's primary responsibility is to assist in the
delivery of health care management for the practice. This will
include actively participating and supporting primary clinical
teams. The Medical Assistant behaves in a professional manner, and
consistently demonstrates and promotes the values of the
organization. The Medical Assistant will work with and receive
supervision from the Practice Administrator, physicians, nurse
practitioners and physician assistants.JOB DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Actively participates in maintaining and/or improving quality
improvement initiatives, including but not limited to the Physician
Billing computer system and patient satisfaction survey.
Maintains high level of competence on Physician Billing computer
system.
Utilize computer system to schedule appointments and track
referrals.
Opens and closes office as required.
Assists in capturing patient demographic information.
Takes active role in facilitation of team approach to functions
within the department:
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 per practice
protocol.
Confers with the physician, NP or PA regarding any incomplete
patient tests/consults or other incomplete orders to the patient
visit.
Prepares patients for the examination and treatment by escorting
them from the reception area to the exam room prior to the provider
entering the exam room.
Provides other patient care services as needed/directed:
Maintains supplies:
As appropriate:
Communicates - and Coordinates with providers or Care Coordinators
regarding:
PHYSICIAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Requires sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time
(up to 8 hours at time). - Requires continual use of fingers for
patient care, writing and computer entry. - Routinely uses upper
extremities; occasional requirement to lift up to 25 pounds. -
Occasionally push cart with supplies up to 30 pounds. -
Occasionally push wheelchair with patient weighing up to 325
pounds. - Regularly requires ability to stoop, bend and reach above
shoulder level. - Requires ability to hear normal conversation and
good general, near and peripheral vision. -
EDUCATION:
Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program or two years
similar experience. -
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Two years office experience in a similar setting preferred. - -
-BLS/CPR: Current or within 60 days of hire; through the American
Red Cross or American Heart Association
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!!
Keywords: St. Luke's University Health Network, Allentown , Clinical Associate/ Medical Assistant - Dermatology, Healthcare , Center Valley, Pennsylvania
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