Medical Assistant I, Gastroenterology at Elkton

ChristianaCare•Elkton, MD

1d•$19 - $28

About The Position

ChristianaCare Gastroenterology at Elkton is seeking a professional, dependable, detail-oriented Medical Assistant I with strong communication, integrity, and solid technical and clinical skills. ChristianaCare Gastroenterology provides specialized gastrointestinal and liver care to patients throughout the community, with a focus on patient-centered care, colorectal cancer prevention and screening, digestive health, and the diagnosis and treatment of liver disease. Services include colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, and evaluation and management of liver conditions. The Medical Assistant I assists physicians during examinations and treatment for virtual and in-person appointments. The role supports quality patient care through clinical and clerical duties, including preparing patients for visits, performing basic clinical tasks, assisting with exams, and maintaining exam rooms and equipment. The position also supports electronic medical record updates, patient communications, referrals, authorizations, scheduling, video-visit troubleshooting, and patient portal access. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The hourly pay range is $19.48 to $28.24. ChristianaCare describes its workplace as mission-driven and focused on improving healthcare and patient outcomes.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant Program, or hold current Medical Assistant Certification from a national organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

Responsibilities

Greet and support patients virtually and in person.
Prepare patients for visits.
Perform basic clinical tasks, including testing, injections, and EKGs.
Assist physicians with examinations and treatment.
Maintain exam rooms and equipment.
Update electronic medical records.
Manage patient communications, referrals, authorizations, and scheduling.
Handle clerical duties.
Troubleshoot video visits and support patient portal access.

Benefits

First-day medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
Caregivers earning under $50,000 pay $0 in paycheck premiums for medical and prescription coverage.
Low deductibles and $0 copays for unlimited primary care with ChristianaCare providers, in-office or virtual.
Unlimited urgent care visits at GoHealth facilities.
32 days of paid time off each year, including 7 major holidays, with options to roll over or cash out unused time.
Up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Fertility care through Progyny and maternity education and support.
Up to $5,000 in adoption assistance.
12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of service.
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.