Medical Assistant I, Vascular Surgery in Newark

About the Role

ChristianaCare's Vascular Surgery in Newark is seeking a professional, compassionate, dependable, and detail-oriented Medical Assistant I with strong communication, integrity, and solid technical and clinical skills. Vascular Surgery is a critically important service within the hospital, focused on diagnosing and treating diseases of the body’s vascular system—the arteries and veins—excluding the heart and brain.

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.

Responsibilities

• Greet and support patients virtually and in person.
• Prepare patients for visits and perform basic clinical tasks (e.g., testing, injections, EKGs).
• Assist with exams and maintain exam rooms and equipment.
• Manage EMR updates, patient communications, referrals, authorizations, and scheduling.
• Handle clerical duties, troubleshoot video visits, and support patient portal access.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• 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 Join 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, First-Day Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Caregivers earning under $50,000 pay $0 in paycheck premiums for medical and prescription coverage. 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: 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: Up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
• Family Growth Support: Advanced fertility care through Progyny, free maternity education and support, and up to $5,000 in adoption assistance. 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Retirement Planning & Financial Well-Being: Access to two retirement plans, including a 403(b) with up to a 50% match and a company-funded contribution of 3%–5% based on service. Free financial coaching, counseling, and budgeting support.

Pay

Hourly Pay Range: $19.10 - $27.69. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Schedule

Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. No weekends or holidays.