Medical Assistant I, Plastic Surgery

Christiana Care Health Services • Newark, DE

2d • $19 - $28

About The Position

ChristianaCare is looking for a Medical Assistant I to join their Plastic Surgery team. As a Medical Assistant I , you will assist physicians during the examination and treatment of patients, whether through virtual or on-site appointments. This role is crucial for delivering quality patient care and encompasses various clinical and clerical duties within the medical practice. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30p

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• 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).
• Excellent attention to detail
• Dependability
• Excellent communication skills
• Integrity
• Technical skills

Responsibilities

• Greeting and assisting patients both virtually and on-site
• Rooming patients
• Preparing patients for visits by taking and recording vital signs
• Performing point of care testing
• Administering injections and medications
• Conducting EKGs when needed
• Supporting clinicians during examinations and procedures
• Preparing treatment rooms with essential supplies
• Completing patient-specific paperwork
• Ensuring that electronic medical records (EMR) are up to date with relevant test results for subsequent visits
• Handling patient callbacks with information as directed by providers
• Following state guidelines for the sterilization of medical equipment
• Managing prior authorizations, referrals, and medication refills
• Scheduling tests and surgeries
• Performing quality control on point of care testing equipment
• Offering documentation assistance during provider examinations and procedures
• Undertaking clerical tasks as assigned by supervisors
• Troubleshooting issues with video visits
• Helping patients utilize ChristianaCare’s Patient Portal
• Working safely, adhering to departmental safety rules, and promptly reporting any unsafe conditions or violations that could potentially harm patients, staff, or visitors

Benefits

• Full 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees