Compassionate Medical Assistant - Part-Time, Rural Health Hub

Impact Life; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement

Paid time off

11 paid holidays annually

Training and professional development

Job summary

Impact Life in Dover, Delaware seeks a part-time Medical Assistant to support day-to-day clinical operations in the Rural Health Hub. The role includes patient intake, vitals, histories, screenings, and scheduling.

You will collaborate with a Nurse Practitioner, RN Program Manager, and Community Health Worker to provide low-barrier access to care across Kent County and nearby communities, while maintaining accurate documentation and patient confidentiality in the EHR.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant training or education program.
• Ability to accurately obtain and document vital signs, medical histories, and other patient information within the scope of the role.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle protected health information.
• Strong communication, organization, customer service, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to perform assigned clinical and administrative responsibilities within the scope of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient intake and accurately document demographic, health, and visit-related information.
• Obtain and document vital signs and relevant medical histories within the scope of the Medical Assistant role.
• Support health screenings and point-of-care testing as directed.
• Prepare patients, examination areas, equipment, and supplies for healthcare visits and screenings.
• Assist licensed clinical providers with patient flow and routine clinical support.
• Promptly communicate patient concerns or abnormal findings to the appropriate licensed clinical provider.
• Support scheduling of appointments, referrals, specialty care, and follow-up services.
• Conduct patient follow-up as assigned to promote continuity of care.
• Help patients navigate next steps related to appointments and referrals.
• Maintain, organize, and monitor medical and clinical supplies.
• Support infection prevention, equipment readiness, and safe clinical practices.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Collaborate with clinical, recovery support, and community-based team members.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with applicable privacy requirements.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Documentation

Team collaboration

Privacy compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training/education program

Medical Assistant certification (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Impact Life in Dover, Delaware seeks a part-time Medical Assistant to support day-to-day clinical operations in the Rural Health Hub. The role includes patient intake, vitals, histories, screenings, and scheduling.

You will collaborate with a Nurse Practitioner, RN Program Manager, and Community Health Worker to provide low-barrier access to care across Kent County and nearby communities, while maintaining accurate documentation and patient confidentiality in the EHR.