Medical Assistant I, Primary Care Middletown East

Medical Assistant I

ChristianaCare's Primary Care Middletown East in Middletown, DE is seeking a professional, dependable, detail-oriented Medical Assistant I with strong communication, integrity, and solid technical and clinical skills.

ChristianaCare Primary Care at Middletown East provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for newborns, children, adults, and seniors in a welcoming community setting. Located on ChristianaCare's Middletown East Campus at 621 Middletown Odessa Road, Middletown, DE, the practice is dedicated to helping patients achieve and maintain their best health through preventive care, chronic disease management, and treatment for acute illnesses and injuries.

At ChristianaCare Primary Care at Middletown East, team members are part of an organization recognized for excellence in patient care, innovation, and community service. Our collaborative environment allows caregivers to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of patients while working alongside dedicated physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and support staff committed to delivering exceptional care.

Work Schedule:

• Monday - Friday: 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 parenthoodwhatever 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 Assistant I greets and supports patients virtually and in person, prepares them for visits, performs basic clinical tasks (e.g., testing, injections, EKGs), assists with exams, and maintains exam rooms and equipment. They manage EMR updates, patient communications, referrals, authorizations, and scheduling, while handling clerical duties, troubleshooting video visits, and supporting patient portal access.

Position Qualifications:

• 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).

Why ChristianaCare Do you want to make a meaningful impact in people's lives? As a Medical Assistant I, you'll play an essential role in providing high-quality care and supporting better patient outcomes each day. This is more than a jobit's a chance to be part of a mission-driven team focused on improving healthcare. When we lead with love, excellence is inevitable.

Hourly Pay Range: $19.48 - $28.24This 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 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.