Medical Assistant / Certified Medical Assistant OBGYN Office
Upstate Medical University · Greater Syracuse-Auburn Area · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$21.5–$30/hrFull-time
About the role
Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant (MA/CMA) – OB/GYN Nursing Team Upstate Community OBGYN and Midwifery is seeking a patient-centered, compassionate, dependable, and team oriented Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant to join our OB/GYN nursing team. In this role, you’ll work closely with physicians and physician assistants to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a professional outpatient setting. Location: Upstate Community Hospital - 4900 Broad Rd, Syracuse NY. This position is with Upstate Community Medical, P.C. and is not a state position.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients promptly and warmly.
- Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for their appointments.
- Take vital signs and update health history, medication lists, and care team information.
- Answer patient questions or direct them to the appropriate provider.
- Accurately document patient information using EPIC.
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
- Review the patient schedule and appointment list in EPIC.
- Prepare patient charts before appointments.
- Obtain imaging and laboratory results.
- Contact referring offices for office notes and diagnostic test results.
- Make sure records are available for the physician to review before the patient's appointment.
- Clean and prepare exam rooms between patients.
- Keep rooms stocked with supplies.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
- 1 or more years’ experience in medical assisting (required)
- Medical office assistant certification/diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a community college course in medical assisting (required for CMA only)
- Epic experience (preferred)
Benefits
- Sign‑On Bonus: Available for qualified full‑time candidates
- Time Off: 4 Weeks Vacation with additional sick time
Pay
$21.50–$30 per hour, based on experience / certification
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (Closed for Lunch 12:00–1:00), No Weekends