Job Summary:

Performs clinical, laboratory, and clerical support activities in inpatient areas of the hospital and in ambulatory services. Assists physicians and/or other hospital/medical personnel in providing patient care, preparing patients for procedures and examinations, recording vital patient data, performing standardized routine tests such as phlebotomy patient specimen collection, and processing. Performs clerical activities such as greeting and directing patients, accessioning tests, producing reports, answering telephones, gathering and entering data, and scheduling appointments. Assist as a patient safety companion or suicided watcher as needed. The Medical Assistant exemplifies the Upstate mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Upstate policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of an approved Medical Assistant/Medical Office Assistant program or one year directly related experience, current CPR certification, and excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of medical practice and medical terminology; previous clerical and computer experience and experience in an outpatient medical practice preferred.

Work Days:

M-F 8:00am-4:30pm

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources