Medical Assistant

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, PC; Village of Liverpool (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, PC is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support physicians and ensure high quality patient care in a collaborative team. The role covers front-end registration, rooming, data collection, patient checkout, and basic scribe duties.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, MA certification preferred, 1–3 years of healthcare experience, and strong communication. We value confidentiality and HIPAA compliance, and offer a supportive environment focused

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Medical Assistant Certification or Degree in the Sciences preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong data entry skills.
• CPR/BLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greeting patients promptly and professionally.
• Assisting patients with the registration process including collecting required patient information and medical history.
• Preparing the patient for the exam by performing preliminary tests as needed.
• Reporting relevant information to the provider.
• Assisting the provider with patient care as requested.
• Performing scribe duties, as needed.
• Reviewing treatment procedures with patients.
• Assisting in ordering tests/retrieving results.
• Reviewing discharge instructions.
• Bracing & brace measurements under supervision of a licensed professional.
• Collecting patient payments and scheduling follow-up appointments, if required.
• Balancing and closing a journal each day, when applicable.
• Maintains confidentiality and HIPAA standards.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Data entry

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification or Degree in the Sciences

Job description

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists is looking for a compassionate and skilled Medical Assistant to join our dedicated team. As a Medical Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting our physicians and ensuring the highest quality of care for our patients. Our Medical Assistant roles offer a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment where you can make a real difference in patients' lives.

General Description: This Medical Assistant position provides both administrative and clinical support in patient registration, rooming, demographic and medical data collection as well as patient checkout including appointments, discharge information and payment under the supervision of a provider.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greeting patients promptly and professionally;
• Assisting patients with the registration process including but not limited to assistance with collecting required patient information, medical history, relevant documents, and electronic signatures;
• Preparing the patient for the exam by performing preliminary tests, as needed;
• Reporting relevant information to the provider;
• Assisting the provider with patient care as requested;
• Performing scribe duties, as needed;
• Reviewing treatment procedures with patients;
• Assisting in ordering tests/retrieving results;
• Reviewing discharge instructions;
• Bracing & brace measurements under the supervision of a licensed professional;
• Collecting any patient payments and scheduling follow up appointments, if required;
• Balancing and closing a journal each day, when applicable;
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality and complies with HIPAA standards;
• Other responsibilities as needed

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
• Medical Assistance Certification or Degree in the Sciences preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in a medical setting preferred;
• Excellent communication and customer service skills;
• Strong data entry skills;
• CPR/BLS preferred