Medical Assistant, Part-Time, North Whitehall Family Practice
Company: St. Luke's Hospital
Location: Orefield
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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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 is a professional member of the
interdisciplinary team and consistently demonstrates and promotes
the values of the organization. The Medical Assistant will work
with and receive supervision from the practice manager, physicians,
nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
PHYSICAL 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 is strongly
preferred.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Two years experience in a 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!!
St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
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