Medical Office Assistant, Full Time (Family Medicine)

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Syracuse is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care and documentation. The role involves collaborating with physicians, preparing treatment rooms, and managing medical records. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, medical assistant training, and BLS certification. This position offers a structured work schedule and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k eligibility

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant program or 1 year of related experience.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and interview patients.
• Process orders and assist patients with forms.
• Support cleaning and clerical duties.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Communication

Patient Supervision

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

EPIC EMR

Job description

Job Summary

Learn about the medical process and utilize a team approach in patient supervision and documentation. Collaborate with a supervising Physician or Doctor to complete and submit medical records. Communicate professionally with patients and supervising Physicians. Prepare treatment rooms, interview patients, and measure/record patient information such as vital signs, medications, and history. Process orders including entry, insurance authorization, and referrals. Assist patients with forms required by specialty areas and help with their completion. Support cleaning and restocking of patient rooms, sterilize instruments using proper procedures (e.g., autoclave), and handle clerical duties like scheduling, maintaining records, and insurance forms. Provide support to staff as needed, be flexible to float between areas, and assist with referrals and other duties as assigned. Seek guidance from the Nurse Manager on clinical tasks and adhere to practice policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant or Medical Office Assistant program and/or at least one year of related medical office experience
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Knowledge of medical terminology and office procedures
• Experience with electronic medical records

Preferred Qualifications

EPIC EMR experience is preferred.

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm, with potential for evenings and weekends in the future.

Message to Applicants

Our benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; employer 401k eligibility after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annually on vesting schedule); tuition reimbursement; generous paid time off including vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, and floating holidays.

Salary Range: $16.00 - $25.88 per hour.

Please note that salary figures are general guidelines based on skills, experience, and other factors.

Recruitment Office

MedBest Medical Management