Medical Assistant - East Utica

Mohawk Valley Health System • City of Utica, NY

5d • $19 - $25

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides direct and indirect patient care in an office setting, records and reports patient information, and assists with patient examinations and treatment. The role may cover absences and support office functions such as patient reception, telephone answering, registration, appointment scheduling, and obtaining medical records. The Medical Assistant also supports the provider as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to concentrate and assimilate information from many different sources.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or direct patient care experience.
• BLS certification within 6 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Observe, collect, record, and report selected data related to patients’ physical, psychosocial, environmental, and self-care abilities.
• Prepare patients for examination.
• Assist providers with medical procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Perform Point of Care Testing as appropriate.
• Maintain established inventory levels of medical supplies.
• Respond appropriately to patient issues and notify the office manager.
• Cover assigned absences and assist with office functions, including reception, answering telephones, registration, appointment scheduling, and obtaining medical records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED