Medical Assistant I, Gynecology at Newark

ChristianaCare Gynecology at Newark is looking to hire a Medical Assistant I.
 

Gynecology at Newark is located at 4755 Ogle town Stanton Road, Suite 1900 in Newark Delaware. Christiana Women's Health offers comprehensive gynecologic care in a supportive environment, guiding clients through menopause management, and overall health maintenance. ChristianaCare offers respectful, compassionate, expert, and empowering care for women. It's a compassionate partnership, focusing on education and preventive care, and is accessible, accepting most major insurances and welcoming new patients.

Annual gynecology visits are crucial for long-term health, enabling early detection of conditions like cervical cancer, monitoring reproductive health, managing menopause, and building a trusted relationship with your provider. These visits also provide an opportunity to ask questions and take proactive steps.
 

Gynecology at Newark provides GYN services, including annual well-woman exams, Pap smears, breast exams, STI/STD screenings, menopausal care, and basic adolescent gynecology.

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. 

ChristianaCare Women's Health at Newark | ChristianaCare

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday from 8:00am – 4:30pm

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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