Medical Assistant I, Hope Center

ChristianaCare; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare’s Hope Center in New Castle, Delaware, seeks a Medical Assistant I to support physicians in virtual and on-site patient care. You will perform basic clinical tasks, manage rooms, and handle EMR updates, referrals, authorizations, and scheduling.

Strong communication and solid clinical skills are essential. This role requires a High School Diploma or GED and MA program completion or certification.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED is required.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant Program or MA certification from a recognized body.

Responsibilities

• Greet and support patients virtually and in person.
• Prepare patients for visits and perform basic clinical tasks (testing, injections, EKGs).
• Assist with exams, maintain exam rooms and equipment.
• Manage EMR updates, referrals, authorizations, and scheduling.
• Handle clerical duties and troubleshoot video visits.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Technical skills

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Medical Assistant Program graduate or MA certification (NCCA or ANSI)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Job Details

ChristianaCare’s Hope Center seeking a professional, compassionate, dependable, detail-oriented _ Medical Assistant I _ with strong communication, integrity, and solid technical and clinical skills.

ChristianaCare Hope Center is located at 365 Airport Road in New Castle, Delaware. The Hope Center is a specialized medical respite program and emergency shelter established in 2021. Located within the New Castle County Hope Center, it provides 36 beds for vulnerable individuals, including those experiencing homelessness. The program offers on‑site medical care, behavioral health services, and comprehensive case management to support guests in stabilizing their health and transitioning toward long‑term housing solutions.
New Castle County Hope Center, Inc. – @ncchopecenterinc

As a _ Medical Assistant I _, you support physicians in virtual and on-site patient care, performing essential clinical and clerical duties to ensure quality care. T

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday: 8:00am -4:30pm or 8:30am -5:00pm, rotational
• No weekends or holidays

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 I _ greets and supports patients virtually and in person, prepares them for visits, performs basic clinical tasks (e.g., testing, injections, EKGs), assists with exams, and maintains exam rooms and equipment. They manage EMR updates, patient communications, referrals, authorizations, and scheduling, while handling clerical duties, troubleshooting video visits, and supporting patient portal access.

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).

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

#LI-RT1

Hourly Pay Range

Hourly Pay Range: $19.48 - $28.24

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

Nov 30, 2026

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/