Swank Center for Memory Care and Geriatric Consultation at ChristianaCare is looking for a Medical Assistant I.
Swank Center for Memory Care and Geriatric Consultation at ChristianaCare is located at 501 West 14th Street in Wilmington Delaware. Swank Center for Memory Care and Geriatric Consultation at ChristianaCare is Delawares first and most comprehensive outpatient office for patients with memory disorders and their families. Approximately 19000 people across Delaware are coping with Alzheimers disease or a related disorder. The Swank Center for Memory Care and Geriatric Consultation offer patients and their families essential support education and guidance from diagnosis through treatment.
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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.
Work Schedule:
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 ChristianaCares 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 access to backup care services for dependents through 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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Post End Date
Nov 28 2025EEO Posting Statement
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