Medical Assistant II-Primary care

The Nemours Foundation; Seaford (DE); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nemours Foundation in Seaford, DE is seeking a Medical Assistant II for a 30-hour week, full-time position. The MA II coordinates patient flow, collects clinical data for intake, and ensures the provider has complete information for care. Responsibilities include data entry and assisting with procedures per protocol.

Qualified candidates have at least 2 years of MA experience, a high school diploma, and certification (CMA/RMA/NCMA/CCMA). BLS through AHA is required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of MA experience for MA II role.
• Must obtain BLS through AHA within 90 days.
• Certification required (CMA, RMA, NCMA or CCMA).
• Clinical/administrative tasks proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow and assist in clinical data collection for intake.
• Enter pertinent history into the medical record and ensure provider has info.
• Assist with clinical procedures per provider protocol.
• Serve as liaison among patient, family, provider and care team.

Skills

Clinical skills

Administrative skills

Mentoring

Education

High School diploma or GED

MA program or MA certification

CMA, RMA, NCMA or CCMA certification

Job description

Nemours is seeking a MA II 30 hours a week full-time for our Seaford, DE location.

The MA is an important liaison between the patient/family, provider, and other care team members. The MA is responsible for coordinating patient flow by assisting in clinical data collection and review for patient intake, ensuring the appropriate information is available to the provider, and entering pertinent history in the medical record. The MA performs and assists with clinical procedures in accordance with divisional/department responsibilities as directed by the provider and per protocol.

Medical Assistant I:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Must obtain BLS through AHA within 90 days
• Completion of a certified Medical Assistant program orMA certification required (see below)
• Acceptable certifications are Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) and Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), National Healthcare Association (NHA)
• Basic clinical and administrative skills.

Medical Assistant II:

• Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• High School diploma or GED required
• Must obtain BLS through AHA within 90 days
• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or certification as a medical assistant through an alternate pathway
• Certification required (see below)
• Acceptable certifications are Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) and Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical and administrative tasks.
• Mentor and train new Medical Assistants.

Medical Assistant III:

• Requires 5+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• High School diploma or GED required
• Must obtain BLS through AHA within 90 days
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program required
• Certification required (see below)
• Acceptable certifications are Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) and Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• Advanced clinical and administrative skills.
• Involvement in quality improvement initiatives and advanced patient care.
• Serves as a coach, preceptor, and mentor to new medical assistant associates