Medical Assistant I , Primary Care at Kennett Square

ChristianaCare; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO) up to 32 days per年

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per

Job summary

ChristianaCare's Primary Care practice in Kennett Square, PA is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant I to support physicians in virtual and on-site patient care. This role emphasizes strong communication, integrity, and solid technical and clinical skills to ensure quality care.

You will greet and assist patients, perform basic clinical tasks, and manage EMR updates, referrals, and scheduling. The position offers a stable schedule, no weekends, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant Program or hold current Medical Assistant Certification by a national organization accredited by the NCCA or ANSI.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication

Integrity

Clinical skills

Technical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

ChristianaCare's Primary Care practice at Kennett Square, PA is looking for a seeking a professional, dependable, detail-oriented Medical Assistant I with strong communication, integrity, and solid technical and clinical skills.

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.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday : 8:30am -5:00pm
• 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 OffEnjoy 32 days of PTO each year, including 7 major holidays, with options to roll over or cash out unused time.
• Tuition Reimbursement for Career GrowthAdvance your education with up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
• Grow Your Family with ConfidenceWe’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 LeaveReceive 12 weeks of paid parental leave to support your growing family, after one year of service.
• Retirement Planning & Financial Well-BeingAccess 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.

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/