Medical Assistant II

Curalta Health•Cortland, NY

8d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Curalta Foot + Ankle, LLC is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for its Cortland, NY office. The role supports a positive patient experience by providing excellent customer service, creating a welcoming environment, managing the front desk and administrative duties, preparing patients for treatment, and assisting the doctor with clinical care. The job description may not include every assigned duty and may be amended at the employer’s discretion. Reasonable accommodations will be made, if requested, to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential functions, absent undue hardship.

Requirements

Medical or clinical experience is required.
Knowledge of EMR computerized processes and data entry procedures.
Positive attitude; trustworthy, accountable, responsible, self-motivated, customer-focused, and a team player.
Ability to stand, walk, and maneuver in small areas; possess gross and fine motor skills; occasionally sit, bend, or kneel; and lift or move 15 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and accompany them to examination rooms.
Make clinical entries in the ModMed EMR.
Prepare and maintain treatment rooms.
Obtain patients’ medical histories, medication records, and immunization records.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and OSHA requirements.
Prepare for and assist with procedures and treatments as necessary.
Perform sterilization techniques.
Inventory supplies and equipment and replace them as needed.
Collaborate with other employees to achieve team goals.
Perform additional duties necessary to run the office efficiently.
Manage the front desk and related administrative duties.
Prepare patients for treatment and assist the doctor in providing clinical care.