Medical Office Assistant

SUNY Upstate Medical University • Syracuse, NY

117d • $39,520 - $49,837

About The Position

The Medical Assistant performs clinical, laboratory, and clerical support activities in inpatient areas of the hospital and in ambulatory services. This role involves assisting physicians and/or other hospital/medical personnel in providing patient care, preparing patients for procedures and examinations, and recording vital patient data. The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing standardized routine tests such as phlebotomy, patient specimen collection, and processing. Additionally, clerical activities such as greeting and directing patients, accessioning tests, producing reports, answering telephones, gathering and entering data, and scheduling appointments are part of the job. The Medical Assistant may also assist as a patient safety companion or suicide watcher as needed. This position exemplifies the Upstate mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Upstate policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant/Medical Office Assistant program or one year of directly related experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical practice and medical terminology.
• Previous clerical and computer experience.
• Experience in an outpatient medical practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical support activities in inpatient areas and ambulatory services.
• Assist physicians and medical personnel in providing patient care.
• Prepare patients for procedures and examinations.
• Record vital patient data accurately.
• Perform standardized routine tests such as phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Process patient specimens as required.
• Perform clerical activities including greeting and directing patients.
• Accession tests and produce reports.
• Answer telephones and gather data.
• Enter data and schedule appointments.
• Assist as a patient safety companion or suicide watcher as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed