ChristianaCare, My65+ (Primary Care for patients aged 65 and older) at Milford is looking for a Medical Assistant.

The My65+ practice at Milford offers a new innovative model of comprehensive healthcare, specific to the geriatric patient population. This unique model of care focuses on patient-centered, individualized care plans and standardized clinical outcomes.

ChristianaCare's My65+ is the first in Delaware to offer unique services designed specifically for the geriatric populations with features such as a Functional Assessment Room, on-site access to a pharmacist, registered nurse and behavioral health personnel, as well as a large, private family gathering room. In addition to services being offered at the practice, My65+ plans to include a home visit component for our home bound patients in the surrounding area. By leveraging technology and the on-site support of our patient digital ambassador, we will provide a large virtual component for primary and specialty services.  

Work Schedule:

This full-time position days and hours are as follows:

• Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

• No Weekend, Evening or Holidays, at this time.

The anticipated start date for this position will be mid to late July, interested candidates should feel free and apply with their updated resumes attached.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Rooms patients to include taking and recording patient vitals

• Supports and participate in telehealth (video) visits

• Performs point of care testing, injections, and EKGs

• Assist providers with examinations/procedures

• Prepares exam/treatment rooms with necessary supplies and equipment

• Completes necessary patient-specific paperwork and screenings

• 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

• Handles prior authorizations, referrals, and medical refills

• Schedules tests, procedures and surgeries.

• Performs quality control on all POCT (point of care testing) and equipment

• Provides documentation assistance for providers during examinations and procedures

Education Requirements:

• High School Graduate or GED required.

• A graduate of a recognized Medical Office 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).

Are you passionate about serving our patients with Love and Excellence? If so, consider applying for this position and upload your updated resume at the time of application!

#LI-RT1

EEO Statement: 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.

UPDATE: ChristianaCare is committed to prioritizing the health and safety of our patients and caregivers. As we continue to meet the needs of our caregivers and our community through the COVID-19 pandemic, our commitment to health and safety requires that we take new steps to ensure a safe environment for medical care for our patients and a workplace that avoids preventable harm for our caregivers. For this reason, vaccination for COVID-19 is required for all caregivers at ChristianaCare and is considered a safety standard that is job-related and consistent with business necessity for all caregivers.