Medical Assistant, Pediatric GI

St. Luke's University Health Network

Medical Assistant supporting pediatric gastroenterology care at St. Luke’s nonprofit health network.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeEaston • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care services, including clinical supply maintenance, vital signs recording, and effective communication with healthcare teams. Holds current BLS/CPR certification and possesses strong customer service skills in a healthcare setting.

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Patient Care ServicesBLS/CPR CertificationClinical ExperienceCustomer Service ExperienceMedical Assistant Program Graduate

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs RecordingPatient Medical Record ManagementPre-ChartingInstrument CleaningInjectionsImmunizationsBio-Hazardous Waste DisposalInventory ManagementAdministrative TasksQuality Improvement Initiatives

Soft Skills

CommunicationCoordinationProblem ResolutionCustomer Service

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS CertificationCPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Healthcare SettingPatient CareClinical ExperiencePractice ProtocolValue-Based Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient medical records with recent test results and correspondence
Complete pre-charting of value-based pieces up to five days before appointments
Send messages to the Care Team when warranted
Prepare patients for examinations and escort them to exam rooms
Record height, weight, vital signs, medications, allergies, personal/family/social history, smoking status, and reason for visit
Capture demographic information
Provide patient care services including room cleaning, clinical supply maintenance, instrument cleaning and autoclaving, and injections or immunizations within State guidelines
Communicate and coordinate with providers and the Care Team regarding discharges, emergency visits, consulting physicians, resources, disease management, education, labs, testing, and specialist visits
Participate in department activities, meetings, problem resolution, and procedure analysis
Dispose of bio-hazardous and regular waste according to practice protocol
Maintain vaccine temperature logs, inventory, medical supply ordering, expired medication disposal, and room stocking
Perform administrative tasks including check-in, check-out, and opening and closing office procedures
Bring improvement suggestions to Practice Managers and Providers
Participate in quality improvement initiatives
Complete the 30/60/90-day onboarding checklist where applicable

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School degree or equivalent required
One year of clinical experience OR graduate of Medical Assistant program required
Two years of experience in a similar healthcare setting preferred
Customer service experience strongly preferred
Current BLS/CPR certification or certification within 60 days of hire through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time, up to 8 hours
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
Ability to occasionally push wheelchairs with patients weighing up to 325 pounds
Full legal name and current home address required in application
Employment history for the past seven years, including present employer
Current resume including work history, education, certifications, and licenses encouraged

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
BLS/CPR certification current or within 60 days of hire through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association