Medical Assistant - Ortho Spine Office
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 position is based in an office/clinical setting at the Ortho Spine office in Fayetteville, New York, and may require floating to the Camillus pop-up office as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday during the day. The Medical Assistant participates in orientation and continuing education, maintains knowledge and skills related to areas of expertise, and completes annual population-specific competency requirements for the populations served. Applicants meeting only the 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 certification cost for new hires.
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.
- 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 specific areas of expertise.
- Complete annual population-specific competency requirements for populations served.
- Float to the Camillus pop-up office as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
