Medical Assistant I Job at Christiana Care (Newark)

Medical Assistant I

Christiana Care

Location:
United States , Newark

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

19.10 - 27.69 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

ChristianaCare Primary Care Pediatrics at Map II in Newark, DE is looking for a Medical Assistant I. As a Medical Assistant I, you will assist physicians during the examination and treatment of patients, whether through virtual or on-site appointments. This role is crucial for delivering quality patient care and encompasses various clinical and clerical duties within the medical practice.

Job Responsibility:

Greeting and assisting patients both virtually and on-site
Rooming patients and preparing them for visits by taking and recording vital signs
Performing point of care testing
Administering injections and medications
Conducting EKGs when needed
Supporting clinicians during examinations and procedures
Preparing treatment rooms with essential supplies
Completing patient-specific paperwork
Ensuring electronic medical records (EMR) are up to date with relevant test results
Handling patient callbacks with information as directed by providers
Following state guidelines for the sterilization of medical equipment
Managing prior authorizations, referrals, and medication refills
Scheduling tests and surgeries
Performing quality control on point of care testing equipment
Offering documentation assistance during provider examinations and procedures
Undertaking clerical tasks as assigned by supervisors
Troubleshooting issues with video visits
Helping patients utilize ChristianaCare’s Patient Portal
Working safely, adhering to departmental safety rules, and promptly reporting any unsafe conditions or violations

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)
Must possess excellent attention to detail, dependability, excellent communication skills, integrity, and technical skills

What we offer:

Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions
Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
12 week paid parental leave
Tuition assistance
Annual membership to care.com
Access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work
Retirement planning services
Financial coaching
Fitness and wellness reimbursement
Great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, insurance and much more

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 19, 2026

Expiration:
June 30, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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