Medical Assistant

Crouse Hospital•Syracuse, NY

13d

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Medical Assistant provides efficient, compassionate patient care. The role includes timely patient rooming, EMR documentation, and processing and documenting messages as needed. The Medical Assistant works with providers, managers, and staff to promote quality, cost-effective daily operations; maintains good interpersonal relationships with patients, their families, the public, and coworkers; and collaborates with staff to assist patients and facilitate successful interactions with the practice team. The position reflects and advances the practice’s mission and goals internally and throughout the community. Crouse Medical Practice describes its work environment as inclusive and close-knit, with a focus on patient care, work-life balance, and professional growth. The position has a Monday–Friday work week and no mandatory overtime. The stated pay range is $19.00–$26.45.

Requirements

Current Medical Assistant certification or completion of a Medical Assistant program.
Current Basic Life Support certification.
Ability to perform EKGs and obtain accurate vital signs manually and with a vital sign monitor.
Experience in a physician’s office and with computer use.
Competence in interpersonal and intraprofessional relations.
Commitment to collaborating with physicians to individualize and enhance patient care.
Competence in acute-care patient management and organization.

Responsibilities

Provide efficient, compassionate patient care.
Room patients in a timely manner.
Document in the EMR and process and document messages as needed.
Work with providers, managers, and staff to promote quality, cost-effective daily operations.
Maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, their families, the public, and coworkers.
Collaborate with staff to assist patients and facilitate successful interactions with the practice team.
Reflect and advance the practice’s mission and goals internally and throughout the community.