Medical Assistant, Outpatient Behavioral Health - Newark and Wilmington

ChristianaCare's Outpatient Behavioral Health practice is looking to hire a Full time Medical Assistant to support the MAP II, Newark and Wilmington practices.

The Medical Assistant 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. This position requires flexibility to cross-cover other locations.

Work Schedule:

• Monday- Friday: 8am- 4:30pm

• No weekends or holidays.

• Opportunity for great work-life balance!

Key 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.

• Performs point of care testing, injections, medication administration and EKGs as per practice needs.

• Assist clinician with examinations/procedures

• 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

• As per state guidelines, performs sterilization of medical equipment per practice needs

• Handles prior authorizations, referrals, and medical refills based on practice needs

• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits & Incentives

• 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!

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or Equivalent

• 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)

Interested candidates should attach an updated copy of their resume during the application process.

Why ChristianaCare

ChristianaCare is rated by Forbes as the 2nd best health system for diversity and inclusion, and the 29th best health system to work for in the United States, and by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation’s Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is rated by Healthgrades as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals and continually ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek and other national quality ratings.

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Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.