The Medical Assistant I provides clinical and clerical support for outpatient behavioral health patients both virtually and in person. Key duties include preparing patients for visits, performing basic clinical tasks, and managing EMR updates and scheduling.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a high school graduate or GED holder. A graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant Program or a current certification from an NCCA or ANSI accredited organization is required.
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Job description
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 Psychiatry is located at 4735 Ogletown-Stanton Road Suite 2112, Newark, Delaware.
The Outpatient Adult Psychiatry practice is a highly respected, multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing comprehensive, confidential mental and emotional health care.
Our clinicians including psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, mental‑health counselors, and board‑certified psychiatrists deliver tailored evaluation and treatment services supported by the full resources of ChristianaCare.
We care for patients experiencing a wide range of behavioral‑health needs, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, relationship and family challenges, life transitions, grief and loss, and other emotional or mental‑health concerns.
Our integrated model ensures patients receive convenient, coordinated support from a team committed to high‑quality, 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, 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 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.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
403(b) Retirement Plan
Adoption Assistance
Financial Coaching
Fertility Care
Maternity Education
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.
This 1,007-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals.
Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level-I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies.
In fact, it is the only Level-I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia.
Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S.
News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions Christiana Care Health System Website
