Office Assistant I, Pulmonology at Elkton

Job Details

ChristianaCare Pulmonology at Elkton practice is looking for a Medical Office Assistant I.

ChristianaCare Pulmonology at Elkton is located at 111 West High Street, Suite 203 in Elkton, Maryland. Pulmonology at Elkton specialists provide advanced, patient-centered care across Delaware and Maryland, including in-person and video visits. Our team offers comprehensive expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of lung conditions, supported by collaborative care and state-of-the-art technology.

Pulmonary & Respiratory Services | ChristianaCare Cecil County

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 through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm

Duties / Responsibilities:
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 care.com, 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!
   

Education Requirements:

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Medical receptionist or medical assistant degree preferred but not required.
• Experience in a medical office setting or customer service environment is preferred but not required.

Strengths / Qualities:
You must possess strong attention to detail, adaptability, excellent communication skills, excellent organizational skills, and excellent problem-solving abilities.
 

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Hourly Pay Range: $17.32 - $25.12

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

Nov 7, 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 https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/