Medical Office Assistant

Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 39,520 - 49,837; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in New York is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical, laboratory, and clerical support in inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include assisting medical personnel with patient care, conducting routine tests, and performing clerical tasks such as scheduling and data entry. The ideal candidate will have completed an approved Medical Assistant program or possess one year of relevant experience, hold CPR certification, and exhibit excellent interpersonal skills. This role operates Monday to Friday during the day.

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification is required.
• Knowledge of medical practice and medical terminology is preferred.
• Flexibility to float to multiple locations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical, laboratory, and clerical support activities.
• Assist physicians in providing patient care and preparing patients.
• Conduct standardized routine tests, including phlebotomy.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Completion of an approved Medical Assistant program

Job description

Job Summary

Performs clinical, laboratory, and clerical support activities in inpatient areas of the hospital and in ambulatory services. Assists physicians and/or other hospital/medical personnel in providing patient care, preparing patients for procedures and examinations, recording vital patient data, performing standardized routine tests such as phlebotomy patient specimen collection, and processing, and functions as a patient safety companion or suicide watcher as assigned. Performs clerical activities such as greeting and directing patients, accessioning tests, producing reports, answering telephones, gathering and entering data, and scheduling appointments. The Medical Assistant exemplifies the Upstate mission. Vision and values and acts in accordance with Upstate policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of an approved Medical Assistant/Medical Office Assistant program or have one year directly related experience, current CPR certification, and excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of medical practice and medical terminology; previous clerical and computer experience and experience in an outpatient medical practice preferred. Flexibility in floating to multiple Upstate locations - Community, Upstate, UHCC.

Work Days

Monday-Friday Days

Message To Applicants

Salary Range - $39,520 - $49,837

Recruitment Office: Human Resources