Medical Assistant I, Outpatient Behavioral Health

at Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Delaware, United States Job Description Job Details ChristianaCare's Outpatient Behavioral Health & Adult Psych Assessment in MAP II, Newark 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. 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... For full info follow application link. 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. 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