Medical Assistant - Christiana Spine Ambulatory Surgery Center

Denton Surgery Center, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Denton Surgery Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care and administrative tasks. The successful candidate will handle data entry, assist with patient communication, and maintain medical records. This role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with a commitment to patient confidentiality and care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401k plan with company match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Qualifications

• Successful completion of BLS/BCLS within 90 days of employment.
• One year of Medical Assistant/Nursing Assistant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Data entry and organizing medical records.
• Call pre-operative patients to collect health history.
• Act as a liaison between patients and medical staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

BLS/BCLS certification

Job description

Overview

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support, and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure, or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other, and living out the mission, vision, and values that define our organization.

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics, and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems, and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.

What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:

• Clinical quality
• Integrity
• Service excellence
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Continuous improvement
• Inclusion

Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions, and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians, and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians, and improve health care in America.

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Click here to learn more about our benefits.

Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Data entry.
• Filing and organizing Medical Records.
• Answer phones.
• Organizing paperwork.
• Uploading files in a timely manner.
• Other business office and clinical functions as needed.
• Act as a liaison between patients, clinical or medical teammates.
• Maintain positive communications with the medical staff members and their office personnel.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks within established deadlines.
• Call pre-operative patients to collect health/medical history and verify they are candidates for outpatient surgery.
• Clear any medical concerns with the medical director.
• Maintain competencies to function in MA role within specific area.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed and/or requested by Manager.
• Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA.
• Comply with the SCA and facility policy and procedures.
• Notify the RN of any changes in patient’s status and responses.
• Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with team members and stakeholders.
• Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
• Comply with all SCA and facility policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines when providing patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BLS/BCLS certification.
• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• One year of Medical Assistant / Nursing Assistant / Patient Care Tech experience preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant (MA)/Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Patient Care (PCT) preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

USD $18.00/Hr. USD $22.00/Hr.