Location: Newark,DE, USA
ChristianaCare's Supportive and Palliative Care practice is actively looking for a Full-Time Medical Assistant.
The Medical Assistan is responsible for assisting physicians in the examination and treatment of patients with virtual and on-site appointments. To deliver quality patient care and to perform other clinical and clerical duties within the practice.
The Medical Assistant will be physically located at our Outpatient MAP 2 practice in Newark but will be required to cross cover at our Cancer Center also in Newark and support our home visit team remotely. This role involves more clerical Medical Assistant work than clinical work, including assigned front desk duties.
Palliative Care | ChristianaCare
Work Schedule:
Mondays-Fridays: Day Shift
No weekends or holidays
Duties / Responsibilities:
Greets and supports patients virtually or on-site within the practice
Rooms patients for on-site visits and prepares patients for virtual visits to include taking and recording patient vitals.
Prepares exam/treatment rooms with necessary supplies and equipment
Completes necessary patient-specific paperwork as per practice needs
Ensures EMR is up-to-date with all pertinent test results in preparation for next visit
Handles patient call backs relaying information per the direction of provider
Schedules tests, procedures and surgeries as per practice needs.
Provides documentation assistance for providers during examinations and procedures.
Perform clerical duties as assigned by supervisor.
Troubleshoots patient issues with video visits.
Performs other related duties as required.
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:
Growth-mindset
Compassion especially for End of Life or patients diagnosed with critical illness
Empathy
Technical skills
At ChristianaCare, we are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care.
Interested candidates should attach an updated copy of the resumes for consideration!
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