Medical Assistant- School Based Health Centers

Job Requisition #: JR68662

End Date: 12/30/2023

Location: Newark, Delaware

Position Type: Technician (Clinical)

Shift: Day Shift, No Rotation

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ChristianaCare's School-Based Health Centers are actively hiring Medical Assistants.

The School-Based Health Centers (SBHC) is a partnership between ChristianaCare, the School Districts, and the Delaware Division of Public Health. The centers provide health care via a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Advanced Practice Clinicians, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health, and Medical Assistants.

This position is grant funded; continuation of this position is contingent upon the grant being renewed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • 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

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

  • 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.

Qualifications:

  • High School Graduate or Equivalent

  • 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)

  • 2 years' experience as a Medical Assistant, is preferred.

Feel free to apply and come join us at ChristianaCare!

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