Medical Assistant I , Primary Care at Kennett Square
About The Position
ChristianaCare’s Primary Care practice in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, is seeking a professional, dependable, detail-oriented Medical Assistant I with strong communication, integrity, and technical and clinical skills. The Medical Assistant I supports physicians in virtual and on-site patient care, performing clinical and clerical duties that contribute to quality care and positive patient outcomes. The role includes greeting and supporting patients in person and virtually, preparing patients for visits, performing basic clinical tasks, assisting with examinations, and maintaining exam rooms and equipment. The Medical Assistant also manages electronic medical record updates, patient communications, referrals, authorizations, and scheduling; handles clerical duties; troubleshoots video visits; and supports patient portal access. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. The hourly pay range is $19.48 to $28.24. ChristianaCare describes this range as a good-faith estimate; the actual offer depends on individual factors such as skills, relevant experience, and qualifications.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED.
- Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant Program, or current Medical Assistant certification from a national organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
- Strong communication, integrity, and technical and clinical skills.
- Professional, dependable, and detail-oriented.
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.
- 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.
- For caregivers earning under $50,000, $0 paycheck premiums for medical and prescription coverage.
- Low deductibles and $0 copays for unlimited primary care with ChristianaCare providers, in-office or virtual, and unlimited urgent care visits at GoHealth facilities.
- 32 days of paid time off per year, including 7 major holidays, with options to roll over or cash out unused time.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
- Fertility care through Progyny and maternity education and support.
- Adoption assistance up to $5,000.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
