Medical Assistant-Fayetteville Office

Description

Fayetteville Family Practice 4101 Medical Center Drive Fayetteville, NY 13066
Office Hours: 7:30a - 5p
Fayetteville Primary Care is a busy, fast-paced office offering opportunities for learning, growth, and trying new things in primary care. A commitment to working in a primary care setting and caring for patients and families is beneficial.

Shift

Eight-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings until 7:30pm and occasional Saturday mornings, 8am-12pm.
The office is closed on eight major holidays or observed holidays.

Position Title

Medical Assistant

Mission Statement

We are passionate healers dedicated to honoring the Sacred in our sisters and brothers. Vision: To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes. Core Values: In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing: Compassion through our kindness, concern and genuine caring, Reverence in honoring the dignity of the human spirit, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being and speaking the truth.

Relationship-based Careguiding Principles

Caring and healing practices are found in relationships, communication, and the hospital setting. Patients are actively involved in their care and experience a therapeutic relationship with the caregiver. Patient care is designed to meet patient and family needs while taking into account the unique needs of each patient. These values are consistent in practice and include patient advocacy, safety, and education. Teamwork promotes clinical excellence and is rooted in effective communication, accountability, and continuity of care and respect for co-workers. Caring leaders create an environment in which caring relationships happen. These leaders emerge from all levels of the network helping to create a shared vision reflecting the mission, vision, and values of St. Joseph’s.

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing duties in support of nurses and physicians to provide quality medical care. Duties include greeting patients, assisting with examinations, maintaining records, and handling administrative tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program
• Holds any of the following National Medical Assistant Certifications: CMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA, CMAC

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• At least 10 months’ work and/or clinical training experience in the healthcare field

Special Equipment, Skills Or Other Requirements

• Office/Clinical setting
• Exposure Class 1
• Physical Demands: Medium work – must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds
• Stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat, and reach
• Work Contact Group: All services, employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, vendors, various regulatory and professional agencies
• Supervised By: Registered Nurse or office manager
• Supervises: N/A
• Career Path: Unspecified

Pay Range

$20.00 - $27.85
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.