Medical Assistant II - Center Surgical Optimization, Wilmington

Christiana Care's Center for Surgical Optimization at Wilmington is looking for a Full Time
Medical Assistant II.

Christiana Care's Center for Surgical Optimization (CSO) prepares patients for surgery by supporting them from the time a decision is made for surgery until the day of surgery. We "meet the patient where they are" by managing co-morbidities and providing education for best outcomes post-surgery. The Senior Medical Assistant Role is an integral part of the care team: greeting the patient upon arrival, obtaining medication history, labs and EKG, retrieval of critical information such as consults and reports to expedite optimization for surgery, and schedule appointments.

Center for Surgical Optimization | Christiana Care

• Monday through Friday : 7:30am to 4pm.

• Will be required to work at satellite locations in Newark, when applicable

• No weekends or holidays

You will be assisting our clinicians in patient examination and treatment, promoting patient satisfaction through proactive patient access activities. Collaborating with physicians, patients, and interdepartmental staff, you will ensure seamless patient care delivery and fiscal management. You will greet and support patients, record vitals, and perform point of care testing, venipuncture, ECG, and specimen collection. Preparing treatment rooms with necessary supplies, performing quality control on POCT equipment, and completing patient-specific paperwork are also responsibilities.

Handling patient call backs, scheduling tests, and performing daily operational activities are also essential responsibilities. Coordinating patient care activities with insurance companies, care managers, and physician office staff minimizes financial risk and maximizes patient care delivery.

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.

• Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions.

• Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out

• 12 week paid parental leave

• Tuition assistance

• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to , access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, insurance and much more!

• 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).

• BLS certification

• At least 2 years of progressively responsible clinical administrative experience required.

• 2 years' experience as a Medical Assistant required

• Associate degree in business/Medical related field preferred.

• Previous insurance or third-party experience is preferred.

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Hourly Pay Range: $19.84 - $29.76

This pay rate/range represents Christiana Care'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.

Feb 27, 2026

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