Medical Assistant

Liberty Resources/Liberty POST; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team atmosphere

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Liberty Resources’ Integrated Health Care in New York is seeking a Behavioral Health Medical Assistant to support our outpatient clinic operations and growth. The role provides direct patient care alongside RNs and providers, assists with clinical procedures and EMR documentation, and helps coordinate scheduling, records, and patient education.

Pay range is $23/hour to $24/hour, with benefits including medical/dental/vision coverage and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Certificate from a college, technical school, or recognized Medical Assistant program, or high school diploma/equivalent with at least one year of relevant healthcare experience.
• CMA or RMA certification preferred, but not required at time of hire.
• Knowledge of basic medical procedures, terminology, and EMR systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on responsibilities, take initiative, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing patient and clinic needs.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced outpatient family and behavioral health clinic environment while maintaining accountability and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care support alongside RNs, LPNs, and medical providers, including patient preparation, vital signs, and communication of patient needs.
• Perform delegated clinical procedures and point-of-care testing, including EKGs, phlebotomy, and urine collection, in accordance with established protocols.
• Document patient histories, screenings, clinical information, and procedures accurately in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Prepare, maintain, and coordinate medical records, including obtaining external records, lab results, and other clinical documentation.
• Assist with patient education, appointment scheduling, transportation coordination, and communication with patients, pharmacies, and healthcare providers.
• Maintain clinic readiness by stocking supplies and supporting daily operations, team huddles, and multidisciplinary care coordination.
• Follow HIPAA, infection prevention, safety, quality, and compliance standards while providing culturally responsive, respectful, and patient-centered care.

Skills

Direct patient care

Team collaboration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

Medical Assistant certificate

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Liberty Resources’ Integrated Health Care is currently seeking a Behavioral Health Medical Assistant to support our growth and expansion.

About Us:

Integrated Health Care is a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team of primary care and mental health professionals, including social workers, marriage and family therapists, licensed mental health counselors, psychiatrists/nurse practitioners and registered nurses.

Our employees have passion around the services they provide and our corporate values of excellence and staff support. We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce that values contributions of all team members and work to recognize cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and how they apply to provision of positive health outcomes.

Medical Assistant Position Summary:

The Medical Assistant supports the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered care within an integrated outpatient behavioral health clinic. Working closely with registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), medical providers, behavioral health staff, and administrative team members, the Medical Assistant provides direct patient care support, assists with clinical procedures, maintains accurate medical records, and supports day-to-day clinic operations.

Medical Assistant Job Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care support alongside RNs, LPNs, and medical providers, including patient preparation, vital signs, and communication of patient needs.
• Perform delegated clinical procedures and point-of-care testing, including EKGs, phlebotomy, and urine collection, in accordance with established protocols.
• Document patient histories, screenings, clinical information, and procedures accurately in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Prepare, maintain, and coordinate medical records, including obtaining external records, lab results, and other clinical documentation.
• Assist with patient education, appointment scheduling, transportation coordination, and communication with patients, pharmacies, and healthcare providers.
• Maintain clinic readiness by stocking supplies and supporting daily operations, team huddles, and multidisciplinary care coordination.
• Follow HIPAA, infection prevention, safety, quality, and compliance standards while providing culturally responsive, respectful, and patient-centered care.

Medical Assistant Qualifications:

• Certificate from a college, technical school, or recognized Medical Assistant program, or high school diploma/equivalent with at least one year of relevant healthcare experience.
• CMA or RMA certification preferred, but not required at time of hire.
• Knowledge of basic medical procedures, terminology, and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on responsibilities, take initiative, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing patient and clinic needs.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced outpatient family and behavioral health clinic environment while maintaining accountability and accurate documentation.

Pay Range: $23/hour to $24/hour

What We Offer:

• A Collaborative and Supportive Team Atmosphere
• Competitive Compensation and Paid Time Off Package
• Family-Friendly Workplace
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Continuing Education Opportunities

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Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.