Medical Assistant I, School Based Health Centers- Baltz Elementary
About The Position
ChristianaCare's School Based Health Centers is seeking a professional, dependable, detail-oriented Full-Time Medical Assistant I 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. 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.
Requirements
- 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)
Nice To Haves
- strong communication
- integrity
- solid technical and clinical skills
Responsibilities
- Greets and supports patients virtually and in person
- Prepares patients for visits
- Performs basic clinical and administrative tasks, such as assisting with exams
- Maintains exam rooms and equipment
- Manages EMR updates
- Handles patient communications, referrals, and authorizations
- Manages scheduling
- Handles clerical duties
- Troubleshoots video visits
- Supports patient portal access
Benefits
- 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
- Low deductibles
- $0 copays for unlimited primary care (in‑office or virtual) with ChristianaCare providers
- Unlimited urgent care visits at GoHealth facilities
- 32 days of PTO each year, including 7 major holidays
- Options to roll over or cash out unused PTO
- Up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement
- Advanced fertility care through Progyny
- Free maternity education and support
- Up to $5,000 in adoption assistance
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Access two retirement plans, including a 403(b) with up to a 50% match
- Company-funded contribution of 3%–5% based on service
- Free financial coaching, counseling, and budgeting support
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
