Float Medical Assistant I - School Based Health Centers
About The Position
ChristianaCare is looking to hire a Full-Time Float Medical Assistant to support the School Based Health Centers. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for assisting clinicians in the examination and treatment of patients and will deliver quality patient care for our students within the DE school district. The Medical Assistant will collaborate with an inter-disciplinary team of Behavioral Health Therapists, Registered Dieticians, Nurse Practitioners, Office Assistants as well as Operational leaders. Flexibility to cross cover high schools and/or elementary schools in Newcastle and Kent Counties, required. Cross coverages are based on the department's needs. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday: Day Shift, ideally from 7:00am -4:00pm, contingent on the school schedule No weekends/holidays
Requirements
- High School Graduate or Equivalent
- A graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant Program or
- Hold current Medical Assistant Certification by a national organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Nice To Haves
- 2 years' experience as a Medical Assistant, is preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides the clinical care necessary within the department, including routine, special needs and emergency.
- Maintains appropriate student health records and documents services rendered.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age
- Complies with HIPAA regulations while accessing patient information
- Verifies necessary student/patient forms for provisions of School Based Health Center services.
- Prepares patients for clinical visits by opening encounters and recording patient vitals.
- Performs point of care testing, vaccinations, medication administration as per practice needs.
- Assist clinician with examinations/procedures; chaperoning as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
- Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions.
- Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out.
- 12 week paid parental leave.
- Tuition assistance
- Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, insurance and much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
