Certified Medical Assistant

Our client, a prestigious university in Newark, DE is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant.

Position: Temporary until May 23, 2025
Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm

Compensation: $20/hr

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilizes the Electronic Medical Record to schedule appointments and document patient interactions.
• Obtains vital signs, brief health histories, medication reconciliation, and documents allergies, past medical history, surgical history, family history, etc in the EMR.
• Collects and labels specimens per provider instructions.
• Reviews prior relevant clinical documentation. Notifies the primary care provider, as appropriate, regarding unusual or unexpected events/problems requiring direct provider consultation.
• Maintains supplies in areas of work, i.e., exam rooms and procedure room.
• Evaluates equipment readiness, such as EKG machine, nebulizer, pulse oximeter, vitals machines, glucometer, crash carts and contents and other items as needed.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods in accordance with AOSHA and HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• A graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant Program or hold current Medical Assistant Certification.
• Knowledge of proper administration of injections and medications per provider order.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards.