Medical Assistant II, Supportive & Palliative Care at Elkton

ChristianaCare; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO (32 days)

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

ChristianaCare Cecil County seeks a Medical Assistant II to support virtual and on-site patient care. You will room patients, take vitals, perform tests and injections, and assist providers with exams and procedures.

The role involves EMR documentation, referrals, scheduling, and ensuring safe, efficient operations while mentoring staff and supporting practice operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program or MA certification by a national body (NCCA/ANSI).
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Assistant experience; 3 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, record vitals, perform tests and injections, and administer medications.
• Assist clinicians with exams and procedures; prepare treatment rooms; EMR documentation.
• Handle patient callbacks; manage authorizations, referrals, and refills; scheduling.
• Ensure sterilization, supply management, and safe work practices.

Skills

Communication

Integrity

Clinical skills

Technical skills

Education

Medical Assistant Program graduate

MA Certification (NCCA/ANSI)

Tools

EMR systems

EKG equipment

POCT devices

Job description

Job Details

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 is located in 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.

Palliative Care | ChristianaCare Cecil County

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, First‑Day Health Coverage:
  Comprehensive first‑day 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 (in‑office or virtual) with ChristianaCare providers and unlimited urgent care visits at GoHealth facilities.
• Generous Paid Time Off
  Enjoy 32 days of PTO each year, including 7 major holidays, with options to roll over or cash out unused time.
• Tuition Reimbursement for Career Growth
  Advance your education with up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
• Grow Your Family with Confidence
  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.
• Paid Parental Leave
  Receive 12 weeks of paid parental leave to support your growing family, after one year of service.
• Retirement Planning & Financial Well-Being
  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.

Hourly Pay Range

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.

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/

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.