Medical Assistant I, Vascular Surgery in Newark
About The Position
ChristianaCare's Vascular Surgery in Newark is seeking a professional, compassionate, dependable, detail-oriented Medical Assistant I with strong communication, integrity, and solid technical and clinical skills. Vascular Surgery is growing at ChristianaCare. A critically important service within the hospital, Vascular Surgery is medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating diseases of the body’s vascular system- the arteries and veins- excluding the heart and brain. As a Medical Assistant I, you support physicians in virtual and on-site patient care, performing essential clinical and clerical duties to ensure quality care.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or GED required
- 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
- Strong communication skills
- Integrity
- Solid technical and clinical skills
Responsibilities
- Greets and supports patients virtually and in person
- Prepares patients for visits
- Performs basic clinical tasks (e.g., testing, injections, EKGs)
- Assists with exams
- Maintains exam rooms and equipment
- Manages EMR updates, patient communications, referrals, authorizations, and scheduling
- Handles clerical duties
- Troubleshoots video visits
- Supports patient portal access
Benefits
- Comprehensive, First‑Day Health Coverage: Comprehensive first‑day coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Caregivers earning under $50,000 pay $0 in paycheck premiums for medical and prescription coverage.
- Low deductibles, plus $0 copays for unlimited primary care (in‑office or virtual) with ChristianaCare providers and unlimited urgent care visits at GoHealth facilities.
- Generous Paid Time Off: 32 days of PTO each year, including 7 major holidays, with options to roll over or cash out unused time.
- Tuition Reimbursement for Career Growth: Up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
- Grow Your Family with Confidence: Advanced fertility care through Progyny, free maternity education and support, plus up to $5,000 in adoption assistance.
- Paid Parental Leave: 12 weeks of paid parental leave to support your growing family, after one year of service.
- Retirement Planning & Financial Well-Being: Access two retirement plans, including a 403(b) with up to a 50% match and a company-funded contribution of 3%–5% based on service.
- Free financial coaching, counseling, and budgeting support.
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
