Medical Assistant - Pulmonary

Trinity Health

19h • $20 - $28 • Onsite

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 position is based in an office/clinical setting in Liverpool, New York, and works with services, employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, vendors, and regulatory and professional agencies.

The Medical Assistant participates in orientation and continuing education and maintains knowledge and skills relevant to areas of expertise. The role also requires annual population-specific competency completion for populations served, as identified in the scope of care and service. Candidates hired with minimum qualifications must pursue an approved Medical Assistant certification within 90 days of hire and complete the 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.
• Candidates hired with minimum qualifications must pursue an approved Medical Assistant certification (CMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA, or CMAC) within 90 days of hire and complete the certification process within nine months of hire; certification costs are not covered for new hires.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED