Senior Medical Assistant, Primary Care at Darley Green

ChristianaCare Primary Care at Darley Green is looking for a Senior Medical Assistant.

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 the Medical Assistant II, will focus on ensuring high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include assisting healthcare providers during examinations and treatments for both virtual and on-site appointments. The Medical Assistant II entails taking on a leadership role, mentoring office staff, and facilitating various operational functions and duties within the practice.

Darley Green | ChristianaCare

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:
The Medical Assistant II is responsible for a variety of tasks both for virtual and on-site patient care. This includes rooming patients, recording vital signs, performing point of care testing, injections, medication administration, and EKGs according to practice needs. The Medical Assistant II assists clinicians during examinations and procedures, prepare treatment rooms with necessary supplies, and complete patient-specific paperwork. Staying compliant with EMR standards, the Medical Assistant II ensures that all pertinent test results are up to date for upcoming patient visits and provides adequate coverage amid staff shortages. The Medical Assistant II participates in new hire orientations and educational initiatives as directed, handles patient callbacks as instructed by providers, and adheres to state guidelines for sterilization of medical equipment. Responsibilities also encompass managing prior authorizations, referrals, medical refills, and scheduling tests, procedures, and surgeries. Quality control of all POCT equipment is conducted, and they assist providers with documentation during examinations. The Medical Assistant II further includes clerical duties as assigned, ordering and maintaining clinical supplies, and ensuring safe work practices.

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 weeks 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 and 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) or obtain within three months of hire.

• Two years' experience as a Medical Assistant, is required, three years' is preferred.

Strengths and Qualities:

• Attention to detail.

• Dependability

• Excellent communication skills

• Integrity

• Technical skills

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