Clinical Assistant- Family Practice-Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differential

Competitive compensation

Health coverage

PTO accrual

Retirement plan

Career development

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Guthrie Ithaca Hanshaw Road Family Medicine seeks a Full-Time Clinical Assistant to support outpatient care in Ithaca, NY. You will assist providers, obtain medical histories, and help coordinate exams and referrals, while maintaining patient records and a smooth front/back-office flow.

This role emphasizes compassionate patient care, teamwork, and adherence to clinic policies, with comprehensive health coverage, PTO, and retirement benefits included.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain professionalism in a fast-paced clinic.
• Dependability and flexibility to support clinic operations.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patient to obtain medical history and vital signs.
• Assists provider during exams and treatments.
• Schedules appointments and coordinates referrals and imaging as ordered.
• Maintains patient records and ensures confidentiality.
• Performs clerical tasks to support daily clinic operations.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Dependable

Professional

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Assistant- Family Practice (Full-Time)

Deliver Compassionate Care and Make a Difference Every Day!

Ithaca Hanshaw is seeking a Full- Clinical Assistant to join our dedicated team serving Ithaca, NY, and nearby communities.

If you're passionate about helping patients and want to build a rewarding career in healthcare, this would be your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

The Clinical Assistant provides both clinical and administrative support within an outpatient practice. This position works closely with providers, patients, and care teams to deliver high-quality patient care while maintaining efficient office operations. Responsibilities include obtaining patient information, assisting with examinations, coordinating care, scheduling appointments, and supporting day-to-day clinical activities

Your Workday:

Full-time position Typical hours: Monday-Friday 8-5 dayshift (flexibility to start at 7 or end at 6)

What You’ll Receive:

• Up to a $5,000 sign on bonus
• Location shift differential
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health coverage
• Immediate PTO accrual
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Tuition assistance programs
• Employee wellness and support resources

Recognized Excellence:

• Best Places to Work 2025 - Modern Healthcare
• America's Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare 2025, 2026 - Newsweek
• America's Best-In-State Employers (PA) 2025 - Forbes
• America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2025 - Forbes
• America's Best Employers for Women 2025 - Forbes

Family Practice- Ithaca Hanshaw

Guthrie Ithaca Hanshaw Road Family Medicine provides comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages, from newborns and children to adults and seniors. As a Clinical Assistant, you would help support patients throughout every stage of life and play an important role in their healthcare journey.

As a Clinical Assistant, you would help patients who require ongoing care and monitoring, creating meaningful relationships and continuity of care.

Position Summary:

Performs duties of a clinical and clerical nature. Maintains records and applies knowledge and skills to run a full functioning office for one or more Providers in Clinic. Assists professional staff by performing routine duties in caring for patients.

Education, License, Certification:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

Knowledge of medical terminology, ability to communicate and excellent customer service skills a must. Must be dependable, professional, flexible and able to multi-task.

Essential Functions:

• Interviews patient to obtain medical history.
• Determines vital signs, (weight, temperature, blood pressure, etc) and documents in the patient’s medical record.
• Assists provider during exam and treatment.
• Directs patient to examination room and prepares patient for examination and treatment.
• Performs liaison duties between patients, Providers, hospital staff, etc.
• Process ancillary reports and all other patient results to the provider for review and assists with patient communication.
• Responsible for greeting patients and updating various pertinent information into the patient’s medical record.
• Routes patient after exam to proper area for visit completion.
• May be required to do phlebotomy.
• May perform high level disinfection, based on departmental equipment

Other Duties:

• Answers telephones and schedules patient appointments.
• Takes messages of a medical nature (requests for prescription refills, test results, etc).
• Performs other clerical functions as necessary.
• Exhibits good telephone etiquette.
• Quotes patient self-pay balances at time of scheduling.
• Informs patients of their financial obligations.
• Directs patients to the patient representative for assistance with their account.
• Applies principles of disinfection/sterilization/disease transmission/universal precautions as per clinic and manufacturer guidelines.
• Assists in maintaining appropriate level of supplies.
• Attends and participates in Department meetings, along with contributing to department/office goals.
• Become familiar with ICD-9 and CPT coding.
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares exam rooms.
• Coordinate patient appointments for X-ray, CT scans, Physical Therapy, etc. as ordered by the providers.
• Assists with obtaining and processing referral and pre-certification requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality, respect and consideration of patients and others.
• Applies Guthrie values (patient centeredness, teamwork, excellence) when performing daily tasks.
• Maintains equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and clinic policies and procedures.
• Performs and documents quality control on equipment as required.

Pay ranges from $ 17.40-$25.16 based off experience.

Updated 8.20.25