Medical Assistant I - Outpatient Behavioral Health at Wilmington

Job Details

ChristianaCare's Outpatient Behavioral Health in Wilmington seeking a professional, compassionate, dependable, detail-oriented Medical Assistant I with strong communication, integrity, and solid technical and clinical skills.

The Outpatient Adult Psychiatryis located at 4735 Ogletown-Stanton Road
Suite 2112, Newark, Delaware. The Outpatient Adult Psychiatrypractice is a highly respected, multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing comprehensive, confidential mental and emotional health care. Our clinicians including psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, mentalhealth counselors, and boardcertified psychiatrists deliver tailored evaluation and treatment services supported by the full resources of ChristianaCare. We care for patients experiencing a wide range of behavioralhealth needs, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, relationship and family challenges, life transitions, grief and loss, and other emotional or mentalhealth concerns. Our integrated model ensures patients receive convenient, coordinated support from a team committed to highquality, compassionate care.
Adult Outpatient Psychiatry & Therapy | ChristianaCare

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. The Medical Assistant I will provide multi-specialty support (Autism, Child & Adolescent Outpatient and Adult) at our Wilmington location.

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday: 8:00am -4:30pm

• No weekends or holidays

Why You'll Love Working at ChristianaCare

• Comprehensive, FirstDay Health Coverage:
  Comprehensive firstday 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 (inoffice 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 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 job-it's a chance to be part of a mission-driven team focused on improving healthcare.

When we lead with love, excellence is inevitable.
#LI-RT1 Hourly Pay Range: $19.10 - $27.69 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 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

Aug 31, 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