CHMC - Medical Assistant

Claxton Hepburn Medical Center & Medical Campus; City of Ogdensburg (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Carthage Area Hospital in Ogdensburg, NY is seeking a versatile Medical Assistant for the CHMC-Orthopedics Physician Practice. This full-time, day-shift role supports the ambulatory care team focused on preventive care, health maintenance, and delivering an exceptional patient experience.

The position includes clinical support, phlebotomy, ECGs, basic diagnostics, and care coordination, with travel between centers and a flexible weekend schedule as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of direct patient care experience.
• Certifications: Current BLS Certification required.
• Licensure: Valid NYS Driver’s License (required for travel between centers).
• Skills: Familiarity with medical terminology is a plus.
• Physical: Ability to bend, lift, stand, and walk for the duration of the shift.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Support: Assist nurses and clinical staff with daily operations, including rooming patients and capturing accurate vital signs.
• Technical Procedures: Perform essential clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, ECGs, and basic diagnostic testing.
• Care Coordination: Manage patient phone calls and handle referral and tracking processes to ensure continuity of care.
• Flexible Operations: Support various health centers as needed (floating) and adapt to a flexible schedule including rotating weekends.
• Patient Safety: Deliver care consistent with established standards, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Carthage Area Hospital

• CHMC-Orthopedics Physician Practice

Ogdensburg, NY

Allied Health Professional

Full Time, day shift, 7:30-4pm

Posted 10/05/2026

Req # 9810

CHMC- Orthopedics Physician Practice- Medical Assistant- Full Time- Day Shift- Req 9810

Pay Range

• Non Certified: $17.45-$27.05*
• Certified: $18.51-$28.70

Job Summary

We are seeking a versatile Medical Assistant to join our primary care team. This role is central to our ambulatory health delivery system, focusing on preventive care, health maintenance, and providing an exceptional patient experience in a safe, efficient environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Support: Assist nurses and clinical staff with daily operations, including rooming patients and capturing accurate vital signs.
• Technical Procedures: Perform essential clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, ECGs, and basic diagnostic testing.
• Care Coordination: Manage patient phone calls and handle referral and tracking processes to ensure continuity of care.
• Flexible Operations: Support various health centers as needed (floating) and adapt to a flexible schedule including rotating weekends.
• Patient Safety: Deliver care consistent with established standards, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of direct patient care experience.
• Certifications: * Current BLS Certification required.
• Valid Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Licensure: Valid NYS Driver’s License (required for travel between centers).
• Skills: Familiarity with medical terminology is a plus.
• Physical: Ability to bend, lift, stand, and walk for the duration of the shift.

Schedule & Availability

• Hours: Shifts range between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm based on operational needs.
• Weekends: Flexibility to work weekends on a rotational basis is required.
• The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Carthage Area Hospital and Claxton Hepburn Medical Center are Equal Opportunity Employers. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran encouraged to apply.
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