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 courteously and professionally, 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, serving patients across the lifespan as part of an integrated, team-based approach to care, wellness, health maintenance, prevention, and early intervention. The position requires participation in orientation and continuing education, maintenance of job-related knowledge and skills, and annual population-specific competency completion for populations served. Candidates hired with minimum qualifications must pursue an approved Medical Assistant certification within 90 days of hire and complete the certification process within nine months; the employer does not cover the cost of this certification for new hires. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional evenings until 7:00 PM. Rotating Saturday coverage is scheduled from 8:00 AM to noon, three to four times per year. The stated pay range is $20.00 to $28.80; pay depends on experience, skills, education, and location.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 10 months of work and/or clinical training experience in the healthcare field.
- 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 nine months of hire; the employer does not cover the certification cost.
- Ability to lift 25 pounds frequently 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.
- Holds a national Medical Assistant certification: CMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA, or CMAC.
Responsibilities
- Support nurses and physicians in providing quality medical care.
- Perform job functions in a courteous and professional manner consistent 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
