Medical Assistant I, Wilmington Adult Medicine

ChristianaCare • Wilmington, DE

5d • $19 - $28

About The Position

ChristianaCare Wilmington Adult Medicine is looking for a Medical Assistant I. ChristianaCare Wilmington Adult Medicine is located at 501 W. 14th Street in Wilmington, Delaware. Wilmington Adult Medicine Center serves as an academic practice, featuring physicians who are also educators and faculty members. This integration allows resident doctors to be involved in patient care alongside experienced faculty who engage in research and mentorship, fostering innovative and compassionate care teams, many of whom remain with ChristianaCare. The center enhances its primary care services through amenities such as an on-site pharmacy, diagnostic testing, social services, and various patient wellness and educational programs. The range of services provided includes preventative and sick visits for adults, palliative care, nutrition services, and geriatrics. 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. Wilmington Adult Medicine | ChristianaCare Work Schedule: Monday, Wednesday Thursday & Friday from 8am to 5pm Tuesday from 8am to 7pm

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, and preparing them 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