Medical Office Assistant

Upstate Medical University; United States; On-site; USD 39,520 - 51,332; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider seeks a Medical Office Assistant to provide both clinical and clerical support within its facilities. Responsibilities include assisting patients, performing tests, and managing appointments in a busy outpatient environment. The candidate must complete an approved Medical Assistant program and obtain CPR certification. Ideal for individuals with strong organizational and interpersonal skills looking to grow in a supportive medical team.

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification required by start date.
• Knowledge of medical practice and medical terminology preferred.
• Previous clerical and computer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical support activities in hospital and ambulatory services.
• Assist physicians in providing patient care and preparing patients.
• Perform clerical activities such as scheduling appointments and answering telephones.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

Completion of an approved Medical Assistant program

Job description

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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. Performs clerical activities such as greeting and directing patients, accessioning tests, producing reports, answering telephones, gathering and entering data, and scheduling appointments. Assist as a patient safety companion or suicide watcher as needed. 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 one year directly related experience, must have current CPR certification (online certifications do not count) by the start date, 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.

Work Days

Monday-Friday days

Message To Applicants

Salary Range $39,520-$51,332
Recruitment Office: Human Resources

Greater Syracuse-Auburn Area