Medical Assistant I — Colorectal Surgery, Patient Care

ChristianaCare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO 32 days

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

ChristianaCare’s Colorectal Surgery team is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant I for the Newark, Delaware location. The role supports patients, performs basic clinical tasks, and maintains exam rooms in a fast-paced surgical setting.

The ideal candidate is a Medical Assistant program graduate with MA certification and strong EMR skills, capable of scheduling and coordinating patient care across the portal and referrals. Excellent teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant Program or MA certification by a national body recognized by NCCA/ANSI.

Responsibilities

• Greets and supports patients in person and virtually; prepares them for visits.
• Performs basic clinical tasks (testing, injections, EKGs) and assists with exams.
• Maintains exam rooms and equipment; manages EMR updates and referrals.
• Handles scheduling, authorizations and patient communications; supports video visits.

Skills

Patient interaction

EMR documentation

Scheduling

Team collaboration

Education

Medical Assistant program graduate

MA certification (NCCA/ANSI)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

ChristianaCare’s Colorectal Surgery team is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant I for the Newark, Delaware location. The role supports patients, performs basic clinical tasks, and maintains exam rooms in a fast-paced surgical setting.

The ideal candidate is a Medical Assistant program graduate with MA certification and strong EMR skills, capable of scheduling and coordinating patient care across the portal and referrals. Excellent teamwork and communication are essential.