Medical Assistant I, School Based Health Centers

Christiana Care Health Services; Newark (DE); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First-day medical coverage

Paid Time Off 32 days/year

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/yr

Adoption assistance up to $5,000

Paid parental leave 12 weeks

403(b) retirement plan with match

Job summary

ChristianaCare's School Based Health Centers are seeking a dependable Medical Assistant I to support physicians in virtual and on-site patient care. You will perform essential clinical and clerical duties to ensure quality care while working in a school-based setting embedded in Newcastle and Kent Counties.

As a Medical Assistant I, you will greet patients, prepare them for visits, manage EMR updates, referrals, and scheduling, and assist with exams.

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 NCCA or ANSI.

Responsibilities

• Greets and supports patients virtually and in person, prepares them for visits, and assists with exams.
• Maintains exam rooms and equipment; manages EMR updates, referrals, authorizations, scheduling, and patient communications.
• Handles clerical duties and supports video visits and patient portal access.

Skills

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Program graduate

Certified Medical Assistant

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA Program graduate

National Certification (NCCA/ANSI)

Job description

Job Details

ChristianaCare's School Based Health Centers are seeking a professional, dependable, detail-oriented Full -Time and Part-Time Benefits Eligible Medical Assistants with strong communication, integrity, and solid technical and clinical skills.

ChristianaCare's School-Based Health Centers are embedded in high schools and elementary schools across the Newcastle and Kent Counties. The School-Based Health Centers were established especially for students to help make the best quality health care available in our community more accessible to them. The School Based Health Centers provide comprehensive medical and mental health care, treatment and health education to promote a healthy lifestyle. Each health center is operated by a partnership that includes ChristianaCare, school districts, and the Delaware Division of Public Health, Department of Health and Social Services.

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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:

Mondays -Fridays: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Full-time opportunities offer 40-hour workweeks throughout the calendar year.

This position is a Part Time Benefits Eligible role which is a 40 hour work week for 42 weeks annually.

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 and administrative tasks, such as assisting with exams, and maintaining 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.

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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

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