Medical Assistant

At Crouse Medical Practice, our focus is on improving the lives of our patients. This focus drives us to recruit the best employees to support our patients. Our practice fosters an inclusive environment that prioritizes work-life balance, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds to join our close-knit work family.

About the role

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Medical Assistant provides efficient, compassionate patient care, ensuring the timely rooming of patients, EMR documentation, message processing, and documentation as needed. Works with providers, managers, and staff to promote quality and cost-effective daily operations. Establishes and maintains good interpersonal relationships with patients, their families, the public, and coworkers. This position collaborates with all other staff to assist the patient and facilitate successful interaction with the practice team. The role reflects and carries forward the mission and goals of the practice both internally and throughout the community.

Responsibilities

• Perform EKGs and obtain accurate vital signs both manually and with a vital sign monitor.
• Provide efficient, compassionate patient care, including rooming patients and EMR documentation.
• Process and document messages as needed.
• Collaborate with providers, managers, and staff to promote quality and cost-effective daily operations.
• Maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, families, the public, and coworkers.

Requirements

• Current Medical Assistant Certification or completion of a Medical Assistant Program.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification.
• Experience in a physician office and proficiency in computer use.
• Demonstrated competence in interpersonal and intra-professional relations.
• Commitment to collaboration with physicians to individualize and enhance patient care.
• Competence in acute care patient management and organization.

Benefits

• Monday-Friday work week with no mandatory overtime.
• Supportive team environment.
• Annual salary increases.
• Opportunities for professional growth and stability within a fast-growing medical practice.
• Longevity and consistency of management.
• Perfect attendance award.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee referral program.
• Affiliation with Crouse Hospital.
• Generous health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Flexible spending account or Health Savings Account (available the first of the month following hire date).
• Employee assistance program.
• 15 days of paid time-off within the first year of employment.
• 7 paid holidays annually.
• 401k with 4% employer match.

Pay

$17.00–$23.00 per hour, based on experience.

Schedule

• Full-time, days, varies.
• Available shifts: 6:45 AM–3:15 PM, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, 7:45 AM–4:15 PM, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.