Medical Assistant II

Bayhealth; Felton (DE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Matching 401(k)

Health Insurance

On-site Child Care

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

Bayhealth Milford Family Practice is hiring a Medical Assistant to support back-office operations, take patient histories, measure vital signs and assist in minor procedures. You will greet patients, manage registrations, and maintain confidential medical records in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, BLS certification, and 18 months of relevant experience (or 1 year with MA/CNA program).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• 18 months of experience as Medical Assistant, CNA, or Patient Care Tech in a clinical setting, or 1 year with completion of MA/CNA program or Bayhealth Internship MA Training.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and vital signs; document in Epic.
• Set up exam rooms and prepare instruments for minor procedures.
• Assist physician/APC with simple patient procedures and chaperone female patients as needed.
• Maintain patient records with confidentiality and comply with Joint Commission/CLIA requirements.
• Greet patients and families and collect necessary signatures for medical and financial records.
• Handle patient registrations and insurance authorizations; schedule appointments and referrals.
• Support efficient patient flow and perform other duties within scope.

Skills

Patient interaction

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Office procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk?
Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand-alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!
Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
• Disability and Life Insurance options
• On Site Child Care
• Educational Reimbursement
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!
  

Location: BHMG Milford Family Practice
Status: Full Time
Shift: 8am-4:40pm
SALARY RANGE: 18.73 - 28.09 HOURLY
General Summary:
Perform back-office duties under the direction of a physician or APC to assist in the examination and treatment of patients. Responsibilities include obtaining patient history, vital signs, and assisting in performing simple office procedures as trained. May also perform front-office duties necessary for the efficient day-to-day operation of an outpatient physician office practice. Mentor and train staff in the Medical Assistant I position
Responsibilities:

• Obtains patient history and measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height. Records information as appropriate in Epic. Documents chief complaints and all actions taken. Alerts the physician/APC of problems, concerns and/or abnormalities.
• Set up exam/procedure rooms, including instruments for minor procedures. Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment and clinical areas following defined procedures and protocols.
• Assist the physician/APC with simple patient procedures. Act as chaperone for all female patients as needed.
• Maintain patient record, treat as a legal document requiring proper documentation and strict confidentiality. Manages/maintains Joint Commission and CLIA requirements for in-office logs.
• Greet patients and families upon arrival and initiate all proper forms for the medical and financial record, obtaining the patient and/or responsible party’s signature as necessary.
• Perform patient registration, obtaining insurance authorizations, following current insurance authorization procedures.
• Schedules new and follow up patient appointments. Schedule referrals to other providers as needed.
• Maintain efficient patient flow.
• All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities

Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Credential(s): Basic Life Support
• Experience: Required: Eighteen (18) months of experience as a Medical Assistant, CNA, or Patient Care Tech in a clinical setting. Or 1-year experience if completed a medical assistant program, certified nursing assistant program, or completion of Bayhealth's Internship MA Training Program.

Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:

• Education: Certificate Program-Medical Assistant-Nursing Assistant
• Credential(s): Certified Medical Assistant
• Experience: Preferred: Two (2) years’ experience in a clinical setting to include obtaining patient history, vital signs and simple office flow.

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