Medical Assistant

Crouse Hospital Auxiliary, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401k with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Referral program

Job summary

Crouse Medical Practice in Syracuse, NY is seeking an attentive Medical Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of the Clinical Manager. You will room patients, document in EMR, process messages, and help the practice run smoothly and efficiently.

The ideal candidate holds a Medical Assistant certification (or completion of a program) and a current Basic Life Support certification, with experience in a physician office and strong computer skills.

Qualifications

• Current Medical Assistant Certification or completion of a Medical Assistant Program.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification.
• Experience performing EKGs and obtaining vital signs.
• Experience in a physician office and basic computer use.
• Strong interpersonal and intra professional skills.
• Ability to collaborate with physicians to improve patient care.
• Experience in acute care patient management/organization.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and document in EMR.
• Process messages and support daily operations.
• Maintain good relationships with patients, families and staff.

Skills

EKG

Vital signs

Office experience

Computer use

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Acute care

Education

Medical Assistant Certification or Program

Job description

Why Crouse Medical Practice?

At Crouse Medical Practice, our focus is on improving the lives of our patients. This focus is what drives us to recruit the best employees to support our patients. Our practice fosters an inclusive environment that prioritizes work-life balance, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds to join our close-knit work family.

Come join our work family!!

Here’s what we offer:

• Monday-Friday work week with no mandatory overtime


• Supportive team environment


• Competitive starting rates based on experience


• Annual salary increases


• Opportunities for professional growth & stability within a fast growing Medical Practice


• Longevity and consistency of management


• Perfect attendance award


• Tuition reimbursement program


• Employee referral program


• Affiliation with Crouse Hospital

Other benefits include:

Generous Health/Dental/Vision & Life insurance, Flexible spending account or Health savings account – available first of the month following your date of hire, Employee assistance program,15 days of paid time-off within first year of employment, 7 paid holidays annually, and a 401k with 4% employer match

Position Description:

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager the Medical Assistant provides efficient, compassionate patient care, ensuring the timely rooming of patients, EMR documentation, message processing and documentation as needed. Works with providers, managers and staff to promote quality and cost-effective daily operations. Establishes and maintains good interpersonal relationships with patients, their families, the public and coworkers. This position works collaboratively with all other staff to assist the patient and facilitate successful interaction with the practice team. The position reflects and carries forward the mission and goals of the practice both internally and throughout the community.

Requirements:

• Education/Certification/Licensure
  
  
  
  • Current Medical Assistant Certification or completion of a Medical Assistant Program.
  
  
  • Current Basic Life Support Certification.
  
  
  
  


• Experience/Skills/Proficiencies:


• Demonstrates ability to perform EKGS and obtain accurate vital signs both manually and with a vital sign monitor.


• Demonstrates experience in a physician office and computer use.


• Demonstrated competence interpersonal and intra professional relations.


• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration with physicians to individualize and enhance patient care.


• Demonstrated competence in acute care patient management/organization.

Pay Range: $19.00 - $26.45