Medical Assistant, Pulmonary Practice at Newark

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

At ChristianaCare, our pulmonary specialists are committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care using the latest advancements in respiratory medicine. As part of our team, you'll collaborate with expert pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, and other dedicated professionals in our state-of-the-art Pulmonary Function Laboratory. Together, we work closely with referring physicians to assess lung function and guide personalized treatment plans that improve patients' quality of life.

We offer cutting-edge care for a wide range of lung conditions across our award-winning hospitals and outpatient centers in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania-with the added convenience of virtual visits. If you're passionate about helping patients breathe easier and thrive, we invite you to bring your skills and heart to a team that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence in care.

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.

Pulmonary and Respiratory Services | ChristianaCare

Work Schedule:

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

• Rotating between Newark/Wilmington as needed

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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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.

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ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/