Medical Assistant

Liberty Resources, Inc.•Syracuse, NY

11d•$23 - $24

About The Position

Liberty Resources’ Integrated Health Care is seeking a Behavioral Health Medical Assistant to support its growth and expansion. Integrated Health Care is a collaborative, multidisciplinary team of primary care and mental health professionals, including social workers, marriage and family therapists, licensed mental health counselors, psychiatrists and nurse practitioners, and registered nurses. The Medical Assistant supports high-quality, efficient, patient-centered care in an integrated outpatient behavioral health clinic. Working with RNs, LPNs, medical providers, behavioral health staff, and administrative team members, the Medical Assistant provides direct patient care support, assists with clinical procedures, maintains accurate medical records, and supports daily clinic operations. The role requires culturally responsive and respectful care, and adherence to HIPAA, infection-prevention, safety, quality, and compliance standards.

Requirements

Certificate from a college, technical school, or recognized Medical Assistant program, or a high school diploma/equivalent with at least one year of relevant healthcare experience.
Knowledge of basic medical procedures, terminology, and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to follow through on responsibilities, take initiative, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing patient and clinic needs.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced outpatient family and behavioral health clinic while maintaining accountability and accurate documentation.

Nice To Haves

CMA or RMA certification; preferred but not required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care support alongside RNs, LPNs, and medical providers, including patient preparation, taking vital signs, and communicating patient needs.
Perform delegated clinical procedures and point-of-care testing, including EKGs, phlebotomy, and urine collection, in accordance with established protocols.
Accurately document patient histories, screenings, clinical information, and procedures in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Prepare, maintain, and coordinate medical records, including obtaining external records, lab results, and other clinical documentation.
Assist with patient education, appointment scheduling, transportation coordination, and communication with patients, pharmacies, and healthcare providers.
Maintain clinic readiness by stocking supplies and supporting daily operations, team huddles, and multidisciplinary care coordination.
Follow HIPAA, infection prevention, safety, quality, and compliance standards while providing culturally responsive, respectful, and patient-centered care.