Medical Assistant, Ortho Spine Office
St. Joseph's Health
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About the Role
The Medical Assistant is responsible to perform the duties of the position in support of the nurses and physicians in providing quality medical care.
Position Details
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Shift: Day Shift
- Location: Ortho Spine 4100 Medical Center Drive Suite 115 Fayetteville, New York
- Schedule: Monday - Friday Days
- Floating: Will have to float to the Camillus pop up office as needed
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- Participate in orientation and continuing education.
- Update and maintain knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
- Complete population-specific competency annually on populations served as identified in scope of care and service.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalency
- Experience: At least 10 months’ work and/or clinical training experience in the healthcare field.
- Certification (if hired with minimum qualifications): 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. Cost of certification is not covered for new hires.
- Work Environment: Office/Clinical setting. Exposure Class 1.
- Physical Demands: Medium work: must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently. Occasionally lifting a maximum of 50 pounds. Requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat, and reach.
Qualifications
- 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
Supervision
- Supervised By: Registered Nurse or office manager
- Supervises: N/A