Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

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.

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.

Syracuse Community Health