Medical Assistant I, Supportive and Palliative Care in Newark

Job Details
ChristianaCare's Supportive & Palliative Care in Newark seeking a professional, compassionate, dependable, detail-oriented Medical Assistant I with strong communication, integrity, and solid technical and clinical skills.



The Supportive & Palliative Care department is an interdisciplinary palliative-care team which provide comfort to patients with advanced chronic and serious illness, and to their families. They seek to address our patients' fears and anxieties, lessen their pain and symptoms, and improve their quality of life. They also emphasize communication, continuity and coordination of care and help our patients with decisions about their medical care, including recommendations for medication and referrals as needed.

Palliative Care | 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 ideal candidate should have a strong passion supporting populations with chronic or critical illnesses or have a related background in palliative care.



Work Schedule:

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  Monday through Friday: 8:00am -4:30pm
  
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  Flexibility to work late hours between 4:45pm to 5:30pm on a rotational schedule, strongly preferred
  
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  No weekends or holidays
  
  
  
  
  

Why You’ll Love Working at ChristianaCare

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  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.
  
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  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.
  
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  Tuition Reimbursement for Career Growth
  Advance your education with up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
  
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  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.
  
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  Paid Parental Leave
  Receive 12 weeks of paid parental leave to support your growing family, after one year of service.
  
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  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:

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  High School Graduate or GED required.
  
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  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.

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 https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/