Office Assistant II, Nutrition Services

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO 32 days per year

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

ChristianaCare's Nutrition Services in Newark, DE is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Office Assistant II to support patient scheduling, records, referrals, and insurance verification in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

The role involves end-to-end administrative duties, training staff, managing inventory, coordinating tests and appointments, and ensuring safety compliance while delivering professional patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a medical office setting.
• 3 years' experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient interactions, scheduling, records, referrals, insurance verification and payments.
• Train staff and handle inventory; coordinate testing and appointments.
• Support administrative tasks, ensure safety compliance, and maintain professionalism.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Adaptable

Organized

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details ChristianaCare's Nutrition Services in Newark, DE is looking for a detail-oriented, adaptable, and highly organized part-time Medical Office Assistant II with strong communication skills and the ability to proactively solve problems in a fast-paced environment. ChristianaCare's Nutrition Services team is dedicated to helping individuals achieve healthier lives through personalized nutrition counseling, education, and support. The practice serves patients with a wide range of nutritional needs, including diabetes management, cardiovascular health, weight loss, prenatal nutrition, food allergies, and digestive health concerns. Through a collaborative, patient-centered approach, the team develops individualized care plans that empower patients to make lasting lifestyle changes and improve their overall health. This position serves as a key point of contact for patients and contributes to the smooth coordination of scheduling, communication, and administrative support within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Work Schedule: Mondays - Fridays: 8:00am - 4:30pm

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 Office Assistant II manages patient interactions, scheduling, records, referrals, insurance verification, and payments, including day-end reconciliation. They train staff, handle inventory, coordinate testing and appointments, support administrative tasks, ensure safety compliance, and maintain professionalism while performing other related duties as needed.

Position Qualifications:

High School Graduate or GED required. 2 years’ experience in a medical office setting is required; 3 years’ experience is preferred.

Why ChristianaCare

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? As a Medical Office Assistant II, you'll play a key role in supporting daily operations and ensuring a smooth, positive experience for patients and staff. This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to excellent service and care. When we lead with love, excellence is inevitable. #LI-EH1

Hourly Pay Range

$18.55 - $26.90. 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

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

Oct 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/

Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware.

This 1,007-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals. Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level-I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level-I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions Christiana Care Health System Website