Medical Assistant II, Supportive & Palliative Care at Elkton

Union Hospital of Cecil County, Inc.; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 58,023,000 - 86,994,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

ChristianaCare Supportive & Palliative Care at Elkton seeks a Medical Assistant II to support virtual and on-site patient care, room patients, record vitals, perform tests, injections, medications, and EKGs. You will assist clinicians, prepare rooms, and maintain EMR documentation while supporting practice operations.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, MA program completion or national certification, and 2+ years of MA experience; 3 years preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant Program or MA Certification by a national organization (NCCA/ANSI).
• 2 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant required; 3 years’ experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, record vitals, perform tests, injections, medications, and EKGs.
• Assist clinicians with exams and procedures, prepare treatment rooms, manage EMR documentation, callbacks, and equipment sterilization.
• Manage authorizations, referrals, refills, scheduling, POCT QC, clerical tasks, supply management, and staff coverage.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Integrity

Clinical skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program graduate

MA certification (NCCA/ANSI)

Tools

EMR systems

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 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. 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.

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. When we lead with love, excellence is inevitable.

Hourly Pay Range

Hourly Pay Range: $20.24 - $30.36

Benefits

• 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.

EEO Posting Statement

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. 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.

Hospital Details

Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. This 1,007-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals. Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level-I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level-I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions Christiana Care Health System Website