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Allentown, PA - 3151Walbert Ave
nFull time
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nSt. 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.
nThe Clinical Assistant, MOHS Dermatology is a vital part of the MOHS Dermatology department and collaborates closely with the MOHS nurse and surgeons. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to pre and post-surgical phone calls, setting up for procedures, making post-operative appointments, assisting with procedures, scheduling patients for procedures, stocking rooms, and opening and closing the MOHS unit. This position consistently demonstrates and promotes the values of the organization while working closely with physicians, nurses, and residents under the supervision of the practice manager.
nJOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
nnnPrior to patient arrival, ensures all operatories are properly set-up for the procedure. This includes setting up sterile/clean mayo stand with sharps, instruments, medications and solutions needed for procedures.
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nnUpon arrival to the MOHs suite, reviews and updates medical history with the patient.
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nnScrubs, gowns, and gloves self and members of the MOHS team prior to procedures.
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nnDemonstrates ability to anticipate and focus on the needs of both the procedural team and the patient. Responsible for attending to the patient during their procedure.
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nnMaintains highest standard of sterile/clean technique during procedures including handling sharps and medications following safety protocols, demonstrating universal precautions and infection control according to guidelines, and handling specimens appropriately and safely.
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nnEnsures all rooms and the unit are adequately stocked, cleaned, and disinfected after each patient and procedure. This includes discarding of all disposables, discarding regulated waste properly in accordance with state and local procedures, and spraying and/or soaking all instruments prior to sterilization.
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nnDemonstrates successful communication skills with providers, patients, and team members while maintaining confidentiality.
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nnAssists RN and provider with duties associated with MOHS schedules, pre and post phone calls, and various communications within and outside of the network.
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nnActively participates in maintaining and/or improving quality improvement initiatives for MOHS.
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nnPerforms other related duties as assigned to support department and organizational priorities.
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n nPHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
nRequires 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.
nEDUCATION:
nHigh School diploma or equivalent required.
nTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
nOne year of clinical experience OR graduate of Medical Assistant program required. Two years of experience in 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.
nPlease 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!!
nSt. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (
nFounded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network ( (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally.
nSt. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row.
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Worksite address
allentown, PA, 18103, US
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