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Medical Assistant

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf Blind Youths and Adults

Syracuse, NYJob$19–19.95/hrSeen 1mo ago

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Compensation
$19–19.95/hr
Location
Syracuse, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current BLS CertificationAssociate's degree

Job overview

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf Blind Youths and Adults is hiring a Medical Assistant. The Medical Assistant coordinates patient flow, prepares patients for examination/treatment, and ensures appropriate equipment availability. This role involves obtaining patient histories, recording vital signs, collecting specimens, and escorting patients as needed. The Medical Assistant also participates in patient care conferences and maintains a clean environment, complying with safety, health, and hazardous material regulations.

Key focus areas include Coordinate patient flow, Prepare patients for examination/treatment by provider, and Ensure availability of appropriate equipment.

Successful candidates bring Associate's In Medical Assistant, Current BLS Certification, and 3+ Months Relevant Experience. Important skills include Patient Flow Coordination, Patient Preparation, Obtain Patient Histories, Record Vital Signs, Obtain Specimens, and Patient Care Conferences. Preferred (not required): EKG Training and Phlebotomy Training.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient Flow CoordinationPatient PreparationObtain Patient HistoriesRecord Vital SignsObtain SpecimensPatient Care ConferencesMaintain Clean EnvironmentSafety and Health ComplianceHazardous Material Rules and Regulations ComplianceEKG TrainingPhlebotomy Training

Qualifications

Associate's Degree as a Medical Assistant or Completion of a Medical Assistant Certificate Program or Equivalent3-6 Months Relevant ExperienceCurrent BLS Certification

Full job description

Non-Provider

Nurses

930 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, NY, US

Salary Range: $19.00 To $19.95 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for coordinating patient flow and to prepare patients for examination/treatment by provider; ensure availability of appropriate equipment; obtain patient histories, record vital signs, obtain specimens, escort patients as required; participate in patient care conferences; maintain clean environment, comply with safety and health and hazardous material rules and regulations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate’s degree as a Medical Assistant or completion of a Medical Assistant Certificate program and three to six months of relevant experience required, or an equivalent combination of education, training, certification and experience. Current BLS certification required. EKG and Phlebotomy training preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ambulatory - 95%

Sedentary - 5%

Subject to stress and fatigue. Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye hand coordination when working with patients and equipment. Subject to repeated bending, squatting and stooping. Requires corrected vision and hearing within normal range.

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