Medical Assistant - Liverpool Family Practice
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports nurses and physicians in providing quality medical care and performs all job functions in a courteous and professional manner consistent with the mission and core values of St Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. The role is based in an office/clinical setting at Liverpool Family Practice and serves patients of all ages as part of a team-based primary care environment. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 10 months of healthcare work and/or clinical training experience. Candidates who meet only the minimum qualifications must pursue an approved Medical Assistant certification (CMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA, or CMAC) within 90 days of hire and complete the process within 9 months; the employer does not cover the certification cost for new hires. The Medical Assistant participates in orientation and continuing education and maintains relevant knowledge and skills, including annual population-specific competency requirements. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional evenings until 7:00 PM and rotating Saturdays from 8:00 AM to noon, approximately 3–4 times per year. The work involves medium physical demands, including frequently lifting 25 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, as well as standing, walking, sitting, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching. The role is supervised by a Registered Nurse or office manager.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 10 months of healthcare work and/or clinical training experience.
- If hired with minimum qualifications, pursue an approved Medical Assistant certification (CMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA, or CMAC) within 90 days of hire and complete the process within 9 months of hire; the employer does not cover the certification cost for new hires.
- Ability to frequently lift 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat, and reach.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program.
- National Medical Assistant Certification: CMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA, or CMAC.
Responsibilities
- Support nurses and physicians in providing quality medical care.
- Perform job functions courteously and professionally in keeping with the organization’s mission and core values.
- Participate in orientation and continuing education.
- Update and maintain knowledge and skills related to areas of expertise.
- Complete annual population-specific competency requirements for populations served.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
