Job: Medical Assistant - Syracuse Clinic - Part-time

Location: UT-Syracuse
Facility: Medical Group Staff
To provide quality patient care efficiently and cost effectively by assisting Physicians and other providers in their specialized areas. The Medical Assistant I functions under the supervision of the Physician in the clinical setting and participates appropriately in the patient care delivery process. The Medical Assistant I understands and utilizes a collaborative, team-based approach to patient care. A Medical Assistant I performs routine clerical and clinical tasks to keep the offices and clinics of Physicians and other providers running smoothly. The duties of a Medical Assistant I may vary from office to office, depending on practice location, size, and specialty. In small practices, a Medical Assistant I is usually a "generalist," handling most clerical and clinical duties and reporting directly to a Clinic Manager, Physician, or other health practitioner. Those in large practices tend to specialize in a particular area and report to a Physician and/or Department Supervisor.

Must have proof of completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program. Previous medical assistant experience preferred. Current healthcare provider or professional rescuer CPR certification required. Computer knowledge preferred. Strong interpersonal, communication, priorization and organization skills are necessary. Experience with HELP 2, Tandem and/or GE Centricity (formerly IDX) computer software programs are preferred. Previous lab (clinical lab assistant) experience is preferred.