Compassionate Part-Time Medical Assistant, Rural Health Hub

Impact Life; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

11 paid holidays annually

Training & development opportunities

Wellness resources

Job summary

Impact Life in Dover, Delaware seeks a Part-Time Medical Assistant to join our Rural Health Hub. You will support patient intake, vital signs, health screenings, scheduling, referrals, and EHR documentation while collaborating with nurse practitioners and other care team members.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care in a community health setting, with a focus on efficient, low-barrier access to services and strong confidentiality and teamwork across disciplines.

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

Documentation

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Organization

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant program

Tools

EHR systems

Medical office software

Job description

Impact Life in Dover, Delaware seeks a Part-Time Medical Assistant to join our Rural Health Hub. You will support patient intake, vital signs, health screenings, scheduling, referrals, and EHR documentation while collaborating with nurse practitioners and other care team members.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care in a community health setting, with a focus on efficient, low-barrier access to services and strong confidentiality and teamwork across disciplines.