Medical Assistant II, Supportive & Palliative Care at Elkton

Christiana Care Health System; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

32 days PTO with holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ChristianaCare Supportive & Palliative Care at Elkton, MD is seeking a Medical Assistant II to provide high-quality patient care. You will support virtual and on-site exams, room patients, take vitals, perform tests and injections, and assist with treatments.

The role includes clerical duties, EMR documentation, and coordinating referrals and scheduling. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of an MA program (or MA certification), and 2 years of MA experience (3

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED is required.
• Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant Program or hold MA certification (NCCA/ANSI).
• 2 years' experience as a Medical Assistant required; 3 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and record vitals.
• Assist with exams, injections, meds, and EKGs.
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain sterile environment.
• Support clinicians with exams/procedures and EMR documentation.
• Handle authorizations, referrals, refills, and scheduling.
• Perform quality control for POCT equipment and manage supplies.

Skills

Communication

Clinical skills

Technical skills

Dependability

Education

High School/GED

Medical Assistant Program graduate

National MA certification (NCCA/ANSI)

Tools

EMR systems

POCT equipment

Job description

ChristianaCare Supportive & Palliative Care at Elkton is seeking a professional, dependable, detail-oriented Medical Assistant II with strong communication, integrity, and solid technical and clinical skills.

Supportive & Palliative Care in located in at Elkton, Maryland. Supportive & Palliative Care at Elkton focuses on providing comfort to patients with advanced chronic and serious illnesses, along with their families. The interdisciplinary team aims to alleviate fears, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life through effective communication, consistent care, and coordination. It emphasizes starting care at the time of diagnosis and adopts a holistic approach to manage symptoms. Palliative care can complement curative treatments and is designed to align with the patient's personal care goals.

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Work Schedule:

• Monday - Friday: 8am to 4:30pm
• Rotation between sites and specialties is a required component of this position.

The Medical Assistant II ensures high-quality patient care, assists providers with virtual and on-site exams and treatments, and provides leadership by mentoring staff and supporting practice operations.

Why You'll Love Working at ChristianaCare

• Comprehensive firstday coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Caregivers earning under $50,000 pay $0 in paycheck premiums for medical and prescription coverage. Enjoy low deductibles, plus $0 copays for unlimited primary care (inoffice or virtual) with ChristianaCare providers and unlimited urgent care visits at GoHealth facilities.
• Enjoy 32 days of PTO each year, including 7 major holidays, with options to roll over or cash out unused time.
• Advance your education with up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
• We're here to support every step of your journey to parenthood-whatever that looks like for you. From advanced fertility care through Progyny to free maternity education and support, plus up to $5,000 in adoption assistance, our benefits are designed to help you build your family with confidence and care.
• Receive 12 weeks of paid parental leave to support your growing family, after one year of service.
• Access two retirement plans, including a 403(b) with up to a 50% match and a company-funded contribution of 3%-5% based on service. Plus, take advantage of free financial coaching, counseling, and budgeting support.

Duties / Responsibilities:

The Medical Assistant II supports virtual and on-site patient care by rooming patients, recording vitals, performing tests, injections, medication administration, and EKGs. They assist clinicians with exams and procedures, prepare treatment rooms, manage EMR documentation, handle patient callbacks, and maintain equipment sterilization. Additional duties include managing authorizations, referrals, refills, scheduling, quality control of POCT equipment, clerical tasks, supply management, staff coverage, and ensuring safe work practices.

Position Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• A graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant Program or hold current Medical Assistant Certification by a national organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
• 2 years' experience as a Medical Assistant is required; 3 years' experience is preferred

Why ChristianaCare

Do you want to make a meaningful impact in people's lives? As a Medical Assistant I, you'll play an essential role in providing high-quality care and supporting better patient outcomes each day. This is more than a job-it's a chance to be part of a mission-driven team focused on improving healthcare.

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Hourly Pay Range: $20.24 - $30.36 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Jun 30, 2027

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/