medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, short term disability, long term disability, 401(k), retirement plan
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Job Title: Medical Assistant
Location: Wilmington, DE 19802
Duration: 12 Months to Long-Term
Shift: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Role & Responsibilities:
- Room patients, this includes but not limited to: escort patients to examination rooms, prepare them for the provider by completing medication reconciliation, obtaining and recording in the electronic medical record system the patient's medical history, chief complaint, assess vitals, complete care gaps and any additional care as needed or requested.
- Support telehealth visits: similar to rooming patients, the MA will prepare the patient for the provider portion of the visit, this includes identifying the chief complaint, completing a medication reconciliation, addressing care gaps, confirming the patient's pharmacy
- Prepare exam rooms for patient exams, ensuring that exam rooms are neat, clean, well-stocked and properly prepared.
- Collect urine, blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing
- Operate electrocardiogram (EKG) or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests
- Prepare and administer medications and vaccines as directed by the provider with appropriate written orders
- Provide education to patients regarding treatment procedures, medications, diets, providers' instructions and preparation necessary for diagnostic tests, x-rays and laboratory examinations
- Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies
- Perform and document point-of-care equipment testing daily before beginning patient care.
Benefits Offered:
- $5000 Sign-on Bonus (Certification Mandatory for sign on bonus).
- Benefit package includes medical insurance (two plans to choose from), dental insurance (through Guardian Dental), vision insurance, life insurance paid by Westside with the option to purchase more paid, short term disability paid for by Westside, long term disability paid by the employee, a 401(k) retirement plan with a match, and supplemental insurances along with a generous PTO package and flexibility to provide work/life balance.
Minimum Objective Qualifications:
- Some advanced training/college courses in Allied Health, Science, Medical Assisting, or other healthcare-related field.
- Completion of an interpreter training course, certification by the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters or certification by the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters
- Successful completion of a medical assistant training program at an accredited institution.
- Experience using Microsoft Office software and electronic medical record software.
- Availability to work evenings until 9 p.m. and occasional Saturday morning.
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel independently between sites.
Requirement:
- Medical Assistant certification by NCCA or ANSI.
- High school diploma or GED.
- BLS/CPR Certification.
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