Certified Medical Assistant - Cardiology/OBGYN

Trinity Health • Wilmington, DE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant supports physicians and other professional healthcare providers in an ambulatory care setting with patient care and examinations, including exam preparation and laboratory work. The role performs basic medical assisting procedures to support patients’ care, comfort, and safety and serves the community. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday on the day shift, at Metroform Medical Complex in Newark, Delaware.

The Medical Assistant welcomes and escorts patients to exam rooms, interviews them, measures and records vital signs, and documents information in the electronic health record. The role assesses and records patients’ symptoms, reactions, and physical condition; collects and prepares laboratory specimens; coordinates lab protocols and information with appropriate departments; and prepares exam rooms and patients for examinations and procedures. It also assists with procedures as directed by provider preference and helps with front-office operations, including reception, medical records, scheduling, and billing.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant certification from one of the following organizations: AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA, NHA, NAHP, or NPCE.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of previous Medical Assistant experience in a physician’s office.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms, interview them, measure vital signs, and document findings in the electronic health record.
• Assess patient symptoms, reactions, and physical condition and record data in the medical record.
• Collect necessary laboratory specimens, prepare them for pickup, document them in the electronic health record, and communicate with appropriate departments about lab protocols and procedure-related information.
• Set up exam rooms and prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assist with examinations and procedures according to physician or healthcare provider preference, including gynecological exams, minor surgeries, electrocautery, biopsies, sigmoidoscopies, casting, sterile technique procedures, and specimen preparation.
• Maintain knowledge and skills in front-office operations and assist as needed with reception, medical records, scheduling, and billing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health benefits.
• Paid time off.
• 403(b).
• Education assistance.
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Benefits available from the first day of employment.
• Flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Referral Rewards Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED