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, and functions as a patient safety companion or suicide watcher as assigned. Performs clerical activities such as greeting and directing patients, accessioning tests, producing reports, answering telephones, gathering and entering data, and scheduling appointments. The Medical Assistant exemplifies the Upstate mission. Vision and values and acts in accordance with Upstate policies and procedures.
Completion of an approved Medical Assistant/Medical Office Assistant program or have one year directly related experience, current CPR certification, and excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required.
Knowledge of medical practice and medical terminology; previous clerical and computer experience and experience in an outpatient medical practice preferred. Flexibility in floating to multiple Upstate locations- Community, Upstate, UHCC
Monday-Friday Days
Salary Range-$39,520-$49,837
Recruitment Office: Human Resources