Medical Assistant I, Primary Care at Darley Green
ChristianaCareAbout the role
Job Details
ChristianaCare Primary Care at Darley Green is looking for a Medical Assistant I.
Primary Care at Darley Green is located at 3565 Philadelphia Pike in Claymont, Delaware. Primary Care at Darley Green offers a dedicated team of clinicians, including physicians and nurse practitioners, who deliver exceptional medical care to newborns, children, and adults.
The facility holds certification as a Patient-Centered Medical Home from the National Committee for Quality Assurance. Services provided at Darley Green encompass primary medical care across all age groups, immunizations, minor medical procedures, physical examinations, and on-site lab services.
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 from 7am to 3pm
- Tuesday from 7am to 7pm
- Wednesday from 7am to 2pm
- Thursday from 7am to 1pm
- Friday from 7am to 4pm
Duties / Responsibilities:
A Medical Assistant I role encompasses a variety of responsibilities aimed at providing patient care and administrative support within a healthcare practice. Key duties include greeting and assisting patients both virtually and on-site, rooming patients, and preparing them for visits by taking and recording vital signs. The Medical Assistant I performs point of care testing, administers injections and medications, and conducts EKGs when needed. Support for clinicians during examinations and procedures is critical, and this includes preparing treatment rooms with essential supplies, completing patient-specific paperwork, and ensuring that electronic medical records (EMR) are up to date with relevant test results for subsequent visits. The Medical Assistant I handles patient callbacks with information as directed by providers and follows state guidelines for the sterilization of medical equipment. The Medical Assistant I manages prior authorizations, referrals, and medication refills, schedules tests and surgeries, and performs quality control on point of care testing equipment. The Medical Assistant I offer documentation assistance during provider examinations and procedures, undertake clerical tasks as assigned by supervisors, troubleshoot issues with video visits, and help patients utilize ChristianaCare’s Patient Portal. Safety is paramount, as the Medical Assistant I is responsible for working safely, adhering to departmental safety rules, and promptly reporting any unsafe conditions or violations that could potentially harm patients, staff, or visitors.
Compensation / 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!
Education 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).
Strengths and Qualities:
You must possess excellent attention to detail, dependability, excellent communication skills, integrity, and technical skills.
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