ChristianaCare Primary Care at Elkton is looking for a Medical Assistant I.
Primary Care at Elkton is located at 111 West High Street in Elkton, Maryland. Primary Care at Elkton provides comprehensive family care through a team of clinicians, including primary care doctors and nurse practitioners, who work closely with ChristianaCare specialists. They offer a range of services, including preventive care, diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses, chronic disease management, and sick visits and acute care. Elkton caters to children and adults at all life stages, ensuring a comprehensive and supportive approach to healthcare.
Primary Care | Family Medicine | ChristianaCare Cecil County
As a Medical Assistant I, you will assist physicians during the examination and treatment of patients, whether through virtual or on-site appointments. This role is crucial for delivering quality patient care and encompasses various clinical and clerical duties within the medical practice.
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A Medical Assistant I role encompasses a variety of responsibilities aimed at providing patient care and administrative support within a healthcare practice. Key duties include greeting and assisting patients both virtually and on-site, rooming patients, and preparing them for visits by taking and recording vital signs. The Medical Assistant I performs point of care testing, administers injections and medications, and conducts EKGs when needed. Support for clinicians during examinations and procedures is critical, and this includes preparing treatment rooms with essential supplies, completing patient-specific paperwork, and ensuring that electronic medical records (EMR) are up to date with relevant test results for subsequent visits. The Medical Assistant I handles patient callbacks with information as directed by providers and follows state guidelines for the sterilization of medical equipment. The Medical Assistant I manages prior authorizations, referrals, and medication refills, schedules tests and surgeries, and performs quality control on point of care testing equipment. The Medical Assistant I offer documentation assistance during provider examinations and procedures, undertake clerical tasks as assigned by supervisors, troubleshoot issues with video visits, and help patients utilize ChristianaCare’s Patient Portal. Safety is paramount, as the Medical Assistant I is responsible for working safely, adhering to departmental safety rules, and promptly reporting any unsafe conditions or violations that could potentially harm patients, staff, or visitors.
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Hourly Pay Range: $19.10 - $27.69
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
Dec 8, 2025
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/
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