Medical Asst

Finger Lakes Health • City of Geneva, NY

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a MEDICAL ASSISTANT to join our Professional Cardiology team within our Geneva and Penn Yan offices! This position is full time, Monday-Friday. Start a career today!

Requirements

• High School Degree or equivalent
• BLS required through RQI
• Demonstrate the ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain professionalism and courtesy when interacting with patients, families, and staff.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are essential to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• An effective team player who fosters a collaborative work environment through positive role modeling.
• The staff member must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed by pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient group.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate from an accredited school for Medical Assistant.
• Certification obtained from a Medical Assistant School licensed by New York State preferred.
• Prior experience in a physician office or other medical setting, or completion of accredited school for Medical Assistants.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) and basic office software.
• Candidates should be computer literate to manage tasks efficiently

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical and administrative support to ensure the efficient delivery of care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients under the supervision of a physician.
• Preparing patients for examination and treatment.
• Facilitating medical procedures.
• Supporting care coordination.
• Helps maintain patient flow.
• Collaborates closely with both clinical and clerical staff to promote high-quality, patient-centered care.

What This Job Offers

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