MEDICAL ASSISTANT II

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Town of Wright (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network seeks a Medical Assistant to assist in patient examinations and treatment under physician direction. A high school diploma is required, with an associate degree or MA certification preferred, and 2–5 years of MA or related experience is preferred.

Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, EMR systems, and scheduling software is essential. Willingness to travel to other offices and strong verbal/interpersonal skills are needed to support patients, physicians, and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or MA certification preferred; MA program graduate or experience required.
• 2–5 years MA or relevant experience preferred; diverse care settings experience encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under physician direction.
• Travel to other physician offices as requested or needed.
• Excellent computer and scheduling system skills to support office operations.

Skills

Outlook

Excel

EMR

Scheduling systems

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel to other offices

Phlebotomy

EKG

Stitches removal

Splinting

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree or MA certification preferred

Graduate of Medical Assistant program or MA experience required

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

EMR

Scheduling systems

Job description

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of physician.

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent. Associate Degree and/or Certified/Registered MA preferred. Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or previous Medical Assisting experience required.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 2 to 5 years MA or other relevant experience preferred; Practice in different care settings (e.g. Primary care, Specialty, EMT, etc.).

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, EMR and scheduling systems) required. Strong verbal and social skills to facilitate working respectfully with patients, physicians, visitors, co-workers, and drug reps in person or by telephone required. Ability and willingness to travel to other physician offices as requested or needed. Complementary clinical skills such as phlebotomy, performing EKGs, stiches removal, splinting, etc. are highly preferred.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS Certified/Registered MA preferred. Must successfully complete skills orientation. BLS certification required.