Medical Assistant / Certified Medical Assistant

SUNY Upstate Medical University Syracuse, NY, US

Upstate Community Medical, P.C. at Upstate University Hospital Community Campus is looking for energetic Medical Assistants to join our growing outpatient OB/GYN team. The Medical Assistant performs clinical and clerical support activities to deliver quality patient care.

A $2,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified full-time candidates.

Please note this is not a NY State position; the employer is Upstate Community Medical, P.C.

Responsibilities:

Triages patient by taking vital signs, such as height, weight, and blood pressure

Prepares patient charts for providers
Creates and maintains electronic patient records
Verifies insurance coverage and obtains necessary authorizations for services
Coordinates and maintains patient schedules
Prepares exam rooms for patients during their visit
Maintains exam room supplies and prepares for minor procedure
Assists with surgical scheduling as needed
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

High school degree or equivalent.
Completion of an approved Medical Assistant or Medical office Assistant Program.
One year of direct medical office assistant experience.
Current CPR certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office procedures.
Experience with electronic medical records.
COVID-19 Vaccination

Job Related Physical Abilities and Individual Needs in Order to Perform the Job in a Satisfactory Manner:

Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend and stoop. Must be able to speak and hear sufficient to communicate with patients and others. Ability to view a monitor/screen and enter data. Ability to physically assist patients as needed.

Expectations:

This section explains specific expectations for this position and may be in addition to those expectations identified through a performance appraisal process.

Adheres to UCM’s policies and procedures and acts in the best interest of the Organization and its patients.
Promotes teamwork with coworkers.
Meets or exceeds expected performance standards, including consistently reporting to work on time, prepared to perform duties of position.
-All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

-This position guide in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

-This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

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