Medical Assistant I, Primary Care at Perryville

Christiana Care Health System; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

ChristianaCare Primary Care at Perryville seeks a professional Medical Assistant I to support physicians in virtual and on-site patient care, handling clinical tasks, clerical duties, and EMR updates to ensure quality care.

The role requires strong communication and dependable, detail-oriented work at Perryville, with cross-coverage at Elkton as needed. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits accompany this entry-level opportunity.

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.
• Excellent communication and dependable, detail-oriented clinical support.

Responsibilities

• Greet and support patients virtually and in person, prepare them for visits.
• Perform basic clinical tasks (testing, injections, EKGs) and assist with exams.
• Maintain exam rooms and equipment; manage EMR updates, referrals, authorizations and scheduling.
• Handle clerical duties and support video visits and patient portal access.

Skills

Communication

Integrity

Clinical skills

Technical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Program or MA Certification

Job description

ChristianaCare Primary Care at Perryville is seeking a professional, dependable, detail-oriented Medical Assistant I with strong communication, integrity, and solid technical and clinical skills.

ChristianaCare Primary Care at Perryville is in Perryville, Maryland. Perryville provides comprehensive primary medical care for both adults and children, offering convenient in-person, telephone, and virtual visits. The practice delivers a broad range of services, including comprehensive family care, gynecological and women's health, preventive medicine, immunizations, Medicare wellness visits, and care for both acute and chronic medical conditions.

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.

Perryville | ChristianaCare

Work Schedule

• Monday: 7am to 6pm
• Tuesday: 8a to 4:30pm
• Wednesday through Friday: 7am to 4:30pm
• The schedule may vary based on operational needs and may require cross-coverage at the Primary Care at Elkton location.

Why You'll Love Working at ChristianaCare

• Comprehensive, FirstDay Health Coverage Comprehensive firstday 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.

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.

Post End Date

Jun 30, 2027

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/

ChristianaCare 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.