Medical Assistant I, Wilmington Adult Medicine

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

PTO: 32 days per year

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Retirement plans with employer match

Job summary

ChristianaCare Wilmington Adult Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant I to support physicians and residents in a fast-paced, teaching environment in Wilmington, Delaware. You will perform essential clinical tasks, manage EMR updates, and assist with exams while coordinating care across providers.

The role emphasizes adaptability, strong communication, and patient-centered care within a resident-supported setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required for all applicants.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or MA certification by a recognized body.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vitals for visits.
• Support patient education and follow-up.
• Assist with exams, injections, EKGs and basic clinical tasks.
• Maintain exam rooms and coordinate scheduling and referrals.

Skills

Patient communication

Clinical tasks

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or MA certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

ChristianaCare Wilmington Adult Medicine is seeking a professional, dependable, detail-oriented Medical Assistant I with strong communication, integrity, and solid technical and clinical skills. ChristianaCare Wilmington Adult Medicine is located in Wilmington, Delaware. A fast-paced, mission-driven academic practice where you’ll play a critical role in supporting both patient care and the next generation of providers. This opportunity is ideal for a highly adaptable, patient-focused Medical Assistant who thrives in a collaborative and evolving clinical environment. In this resident-supported setting, no two days are the same—you will partner with attending physicians, rotating residents, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care to a diverse patient population. The role requires flexibility, strong communication skills, and the ability to confidently manage complexity, while supporting clinical flow, coordinating care, and ensuring accurate documentation across multiple providers.

You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of patient needs, including complex medical and social factors, while building skills in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. Responsibilities include rooming patients, obtaining vitals, supporting patient education and follow-up, and adapting to changing schedules and priorities. This role offers meaningful opportunities for growth, leadership, and skill development, including supporting resident onboarding and strengthening clinical judgment in a high-acuity setting. We are seeking someone with strong adaptability, excellent communication skills, and a resilient, patient-centered mindset. While more complex than a traditional setting, this environment offers significant professional growth, deeper impact, and the chance to contribute to a teaching mission—ideal for someone motivated by challenge, purpose, and continuous learning.

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.

Wilmington Adult Medicine | ChristianaCare

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday: 8am - 7pm

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.

Hourly Pay Range: $19.48 - $28.24This 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.