Medical Assistant I, School Based Health Centers

ChristianaCare•Newark, DE

1d•$19 - $28

About The Position

ChristianaCare’s School-Based Health Centers are seeking dependable, detail-oriented Medical Assistants with strong communication, integrity, and technical and clinical skills. The centers are embedded in high schools and elementary schools across New Castle and Kent Counties, making comprehensive medical and mental health care, treatment, and health education more accessible to students. Each center is operated in partnership with 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. You greet and support patients, prepare them for visits, assist with examinations, and maintain exam rooms and equipment. You also manage electronic medical record updates, patient communications, referrals, authorizations, and scheduling; perform clerical duties; troubleshoot video visits; and support patient portal access. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. Full-time opportunities offer 40-hour workweeks throughout the calendar year. The posting also describes a part-time benefits-eligible role with a 40-hour workweek for 42 weeks annually. ChristianaCare offers first-day medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage; paid time off; tuition reimbursement; fertility and adoption assistance; paid parental leave; retirement plans; and financial coaching and counseling. The hourly pay range is $19.48–$28.24. Actual compensation depends on individual factors, including skills, relevant experience, and qualifications.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant Program, or hold current Medical Assistant Certification from a national organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Strong communication, integrity, and technical and clinical skills.

Responsibilities

Greet and support patients virtually and in person.
Prepare patients for visits.
Assist physicians with patient care and examinations.
Perform basic clinical and administrative tasks.
Maintain examination rooms and equipment.
Update electronic medical records.
Manage patient communications, referrals, authorizations, and scheduling.
Perform clerical duties.
Troubleshoot video visits and support patient portal access.

Benefits

First-day medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
Caregivers earning under $50,000 pay $0 in paycheck premiums for medical and prescription coverage.
Low deductibles and $0 copays for unlimited primary care with ChristianaCare providers, in-office or virtual, and unlimited urgent care visits at GoHealth facilities.
32 days of paid time off each year, including 7 major holidays, with options to roll over or cash out unused time.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
Fertility care through Progyny and maternity education and support.
Up to $5,000 in adoption assistance.
12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of service.
Two retirement plans, including a 403(b) with up to a 50% match and a company-funded contribution of 3%–5% based on service.
Free financial coaching, counseling, and budgeting support.
Employee assistance program.