Medical Assistant Primary Care

Overview At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley's leading integrated health system, you'll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centered care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you're interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Medical Assistant at/in Garnet Health Doctors. Responsibilities The Medical Assistant performs a key role in assisting healthcare providers with the examination and care of patients. They are trained to perform both administrative and clinical duties under the direct supervision of a health care provider. Clinical duties involve assisting providers in basic aspects of patient care. Administrative duties involve interdepartmental collaboration to ensure smooth daily operations. Medical Assistants are an integral part of the healthcare team that allows for efficient, patient centered care. At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you'll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients. Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine. Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health System. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. The compensation range for the role is $27.32 hourly. Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range or contractual rate listed may not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). Qualifications Minimum Education High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum Experience 2 years medical assistant experience within the last 5 years, or graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Program within the last 5 years. Doctor's office or other practice experience preferred. Required Certification/Registration Current BLS certification Certified Medical Assistant preferred. Physical Requirements Work requires considerable variety of fairly steady active physical exertion with some and/or continuous standing or walking. Work requires moderate speed and accuracy, excellent keyboarding skills for scheduling and electronic medical records. Working Conditions Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility. Routine exposure to blood and body fluids. Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 25 lbs. Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary. Workplace type On-site #J-18808-Ljbffr Garnet Health Medical Center