Medical Assistant - Cayuga Primary Care - Ithaca Mall

Cayuga Medical Center; Ithaca (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Heart and Vascular in Ithaca, NY is seeking a Medical Assistant with experience delivering exceptional patient care and support to physicians. The role requires flexibility to work in two locations and strong communication with patients and staff.

Responsibilities include clinical duties, patient vital signs, records preparation, and collaboration with providers. Epic rooming and EKG experience are highly valued; duties align with NYS scope of practice and protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in aseptic techniques, sterilization, EMR, and scheduling protocols.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with basic keyboard proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties within NYS scope and practice protocols, ensuring patient comfort.
• Record vital signs, prepare exam rooms, and sterilize equipment per protocols.
• Assist physicians with clinical questions, prescriptions, test results, and patient calls.
• Prepare patient records for visits as directed by the physician/provider.
• Strong Epic rooming background preferred.
• Strong EKG experience.

Skills

EMR

Sterilization

Aseptic techniques

Scheduling protocols

Excellent communication

Keyboard skills

Epic rooming

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Cayuga Health
Cayuga Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca; Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls; and more than 40 medical offices in the Finger Lakes and Central New York. Cayuga Health employs more than 450 providers from 40+ specialties. Additional services include a neo-natal intensive care unit, a home health care agency, an addiction recovery organization, and a skilled nursing facility.

Cayuga Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.

Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong. At Cayuga Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.

We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.

Learn more at www.cayugahealth.org.

Summary:

We are in search of a Medical Assistant with experience in delivering exceptional patient care and support to the physicians. People and communication skills are essential to the success of this role and the applicant must be able to remain flexible and work in two different locations.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform clinical duties and procedures within the scope of practice according to NYS laws and practice protocols, ensuring patient comfort and well-being.
• Record patients' vital signs, prepare exam rooms, and sterilize equipment and supplies as per protocols.
• Assist physicians/providers with clinical questions, prescription refills, test results, and patient calls according to practice protocols.
• Prepare patient records for visits as directed by the physician/provider.
• Strong Epic rooming background preferred
• Strong EKG experience

Required Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated clinical competency, including proficiency in aseptic techniques, sterilization, practice management systems, EMR, and scheduling protocols.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with basic keyboard proficiency.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Onsite Primary Site: Cayuga Heart and Vascular- 40 Catherwood Road Suite C Ithaca, NY. 14850 Shifts can start between 7:00am - 6:00pm. M-F

Pay Range Disclosure:

• $18.00 - $22.00 per plus benefits.

Centralus and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre‑employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Centralus Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].