Medical Assistant Float, Maternal Fetal Medicine (Per Diem)

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Bethlehem, PA

19d

About The Position

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 participates in data collection, planning, and implementation of patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or GE required.
Graduate of an accredited MA program strongly preferred.
Experience with medical terminology and prior experience working in a medical office.

Responsibilities

Performs clinical procedures within scope of practice.
Follows treatment plan as directed by the Clinical Coordinator, CRNP and Physicians.
Extracts data from the medical record and records as directed.
Transcribes orders, resheets charts, and schedules tests/ procedures.
Performs necessary functions to ensure patient comfort and satisfaction with service.
Accepts responsibility for providing safe, appropriate, quality patient care.
Communicates new orders, change in patient’s condition, and unit concerns with unit based team.
Restocks pharmacy supplies and unit supplies are needed.
Registers patients and bills for services.
Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of growth and development, and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
Takes action role in QA/QI.
Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
Assists in training new staff and coverage as needed at other Community Health sites.