Office Assistant I, Surgical Services

Job Details

ChristianaCare Surgical Services at Foulk Road is looking for a Medical Office Assistant I.

At ChristianaCare, we're committed to delivering exceptional surgical care using advanced technology and innovative techniques. Our surgeons and care teams combine experience, expertise, and compassion to help patients feel confident and recover quickly. From consultation to recovery, we provide personalized treatment and outstanding support every step of the way.

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to work with state-of-the-art surgical technology—including minimally invasive and robotic procedures—this is your opportunity to join a team that's redefining excellence in patient care.

The Medical Office Assistant I key responsibilities include scheduling appointments with consideration of insurance details, greeting patients professionally to collect demographic and financial information, and processing referral information while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Work Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Rotating Locations
• 2 days/Foulk Road
• 3 days/Newark Campus

Duties / Responsibilities:
The Medical Office Assistant I key responsibilities include scheduling appointments with consideration of insurance details, greeting patients professionally to collect demographic and financial information, and processing referral information while maintaining patient confidentiality. The Medical Office Assistant I will collect payments according to insurance guidelines, verify coverage, coordinate referrals, and perform daily reconciliation of appointments and payments. The Medical Office Assistant I communication tasks include answering phone calls professionally, relaying messages accurately, and utilizing EMR to communicate with providers and staff. The Medical Office Assistant I ensures timely updates to patients on issues until resolved, facilitates necessary testing and appointments, and prepares medical records by scanning and indexing reports into patient charts. The Medical Office Assistant I is responsible for researching patient issues and providing timely responses, assisting with administrative tasks such as copying and faxing, and adhering to safety protocols while reporting any unsafe conditions. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Compensation / Benefits:

• 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 weeks paid parental leave.

• Tuition assistance

• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to , access to backup care services for dependents through , 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
   

Education Requirements:

• High School Graduate or GED required.

• Experience in a medical office setting is preferred but not required.
   

Strengths and Qualities:

• Attention to detail.

• Adaptability

• Excellent communication skills

• Organization

• Problem-solving
   

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Hourly Pay Range: $ $25.12This 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

Nov 14, 2025

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 

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