Medical Office Assistant I — School-Based Health Centers

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FirstDay health coverage

32 days PTO per year

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per

Paid parental leave 12 weeks

Retirement plans 403(b) match

Job summary

ChristianaCare's School Based Program is seeking an Office Assistant I who is detail-oriented, adaptable, and highly organized, with strong communication skills and the ability to proactively solve problems in a fast-paced environment.

The Medical Office Assistant I schedules appointments with attention to insurance, greets patients, collects information, processes referrals, and maintains confidentiality. Flexibility to travel to different schools/sites is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Experience in a medical office setting is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Handle payments and verify insurance.
• Coordinate referrals and reconcile daily appointments and payments.
• Answer calls, relay messages, and use EMR systems to coordinate with providers and staff.
• Update patients, schedule tests and appointments, maintain medical records, and resolve patient issues.
• Support administrative tasks and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Adaptable

Organized

Proactive problem solving

Education

High School/GED

Job description

ChristianaCare's School Based Program is seeking an Office Assistant I who is detail-oriented, adaptable, and highly organized, with strong communication skills and the ability to proactively solve problems in a fast-paced environment.

The Medical Office Assistant I schedules appointments with attention to insurance, greets patients, collects information, processes referrals, and maintains confidentiality. Flexibility to travel to different schools/sites is strongly preferred.