Medical Assistant I, Women's Health at Wilmington Gateway

ChristianaCare • Wilmington, DE

1d • $19 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

ChristianaCare Women's Health at Wilmington Gateway is looking for a Medical Assistant I. ChristianaCare Wilmington Women’s Health — where women’s health is our priority. We are committed to providing the safest and most effective care using best practices and advanced technology. Every woman’s health journey is unique, which is why we create personalized treatment plans and offer comprehensive care for women at every stage of life. Our expert and compassionate caregivers take the time to listen, answer questions, and support total wellbeing. We proudly provide routine exams and screenings, Pap smears, STI testing and treatment, breast exams, menopausal care, and basic adolescent gynecology, and we accept most major insurances. We look forward to welcoming new patients and serving our community as respectful, expert partners in health. Wilmington Women’s Health | ChristianaCare 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. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm

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).
• Strong attention to detail
• Dependability and reliability
• Excellent communication skills
• Integrity and professionalism
• Solid technical and clinical skills

Responsibilities

• Greeting and assisting patients both virtually and on-site
• Rooming patients
• 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 that electronic medical records (EMR) are up to date with relevant test results for subsequent visits
• 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 that could potentially harm patients, staff, or visitors

Benefits

• 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.
• Paid Parental Leave Receive 12 weeks of paid parental leave to support your growing family.
• Retirement Planning & Financial Well‑Being Access two retirement plan options, including a 403(b) with company contributions, plus professional retirement planning services and financial coaching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED