Medical Office Assistant

SUNY Upstate Medical University

Syracuse, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$39,520–$51,332 Per Year
SKILLS
CPR Certification, Calendar Management, Clinical Laboratory, Computer Skills, Data Collection, Data Entry, Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Medical Assistance, Medical Office Administration, Medical Research, Medical Terminology, Medical Treatment, Nursing, Ophthalmology, Organizational Skills, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Phlebotomy, Reporting Skills, Sample/Specimen Processing, Specimen Collection, Telephone Skills, Testing
LOCATION
Syracuse, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago

Medical Office Assistant Syracuse Allied Health Full-time Opening on: Jan 9, 2026

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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
  • Must have current CPR certification (online certifications do not count) by the start date
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of medical practice and medical terminology
  • Previous clerical and computer experience
  • Experience in an outpatient medical practice preferred

Work Days: Monday-Friday days

Message to Applicants: Salary Range$39,520-$51,332

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

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SUNY Upstate Medical University