Medical Assistant - Liverpool Family Practice

Schedule

Full time, Day Shift. Office hours M-F, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Occasional evenings until 7:00 PM. Rotating Saturdays 8:00 AM - Noon (3-4 times per year).

Location: 5100 West Taft Road Suite 1D, Liverpool, NY 13088

About the Role

Our primary care centers provide an integrated approach to promote general wellness, health maintenance, medical care and early intervention for patients. We service all ages from newborn to older adult at our locations across the Syracuse area. If you are looking for dynamic learning opportunities with medical treatments, preventative education and continual advancements then we invite you to join our team. Our specialties include a variety of family practice, dental, OB/GYN, behavioral health, pediatric and specialty services. We incorporate a team approach to meet the needs of a diverse patient population.

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant is responsible to perform the duties of the position in support of the nurses and physicians in providing quality medical care. The Medical Assistant will perform all job functions in a courteous and professional manner consistent with the mission and core values of St Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program and 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
• If hired with minimum qualifications, you are required to pursue an approved Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA, CMAC) within 90 days of hire and complete the process within 9 months of hire (we do not cover the cost of this certification for new hires)
• Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise
• Completes population specific competency annually on populations served as identified in scope of care and service

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Office/Clinical setting. Exposure Class 1.
• Medium work: must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently. Occasionally lifting a maximum of 50 pounds.
• Will require the ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat, and reach.

Work Contact Group

All services, employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, vendors, various regulatory and professional agencies.

Supervision

Supervised By: Registered Nurse or office manager

Pay

$20.00 - $27.85 per hour. 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.