Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Lab Support

Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 36,351 - 44,430; Full time

Job summary

Upstate Medical University in Syracuse is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to perform clinical, laboratory, and clerical support activities. The position involves assisting physicians and nurses in providing patient care, preparing patients for procedures, and documenting vital patient data.

Qualified candidates will have at least one year of experience in a health care setting or completion of a medical assistant program. The role requires operations on a 40-hour work week basis, including day shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time experience performing clinical and clerical support activities in a health care setting.
• Completion of a medical assistant program from a recognized institution.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical, laboratory, and clerical support activities in inpatient areas.
• Assist physicians and nursing staff in patient care.
• Document care provided according to scope of practice.

Skills

Clinical support activities

Clerical support activities

Patient care

Job description

Upstate Medical University in Syracuse is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to perform clinical, laboratory, and clerical support activities. The position involves assisting physicians and nurses in providing patient care, preparing patients for procedures, and documenting vital patient data.

Qualified candidates will have at least one year of experience in a health care setting or completion of a medical assistant program. The role requires operations on a 40-hour work week basis, including day shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.