Medical Assistant, ABW Pediatric Wind Gap, Per Diem

Medical Assistant

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 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 include : conducting pre-visit planning, completing pre-charting, preparing patients for examination, providing other patient care services, communicating and coordinating with providers, actively participating in department activities, disposing of bio-hazardous waste and regular waste, maintaining vaccine temperature logs, performing other administrative tasks, and bringing suggestions for improvement.

Physical and sensory requirements include sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time, as well as occasional lifting and pushing of wheelchairs. Education requirements include a high school degree or equivalent and graduation from an accredited medical assistant program. Training and experience in a similar healthcare setting and customer service experience are preferred. BLS / CPR certification is required.

Applications should be submitted using full legal name and current home address, including employment history for the past seven years. A current resume with all work history, education, and certifications and licenses is encouraged. St. Luke's University Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.