Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Job #: 042787

Location: Syracuse, NY

Pay Range: $19.28 - $20.50

Hours: The Barnes Center is open Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:00pm during the academic school year with a rotating 10:00am to 4:00pm Saturday shift and Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm during the summer.

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

The Barnes Center at the Arch at Syracuse University offers an integrated approach to health and wellness, with access to a multidisciplinary team in one centralized location. We support a holistic and comprehensive student-centered experience promoting lifelong growth, continued education, and development with a commitment to providing high quality care. We encourage a supportive, inclusive, and gratifying environment that promotes a positive work/life balance. We are seeking a motivated, self-directed, industrious and innovative person to join our team.

The Medical Assistant position is 12 months and will report to the Assistant Nurse Manager. The Medical Assistant will perform laboratory responsibilities under the direction of the Medical Director, Nurse Manager and Assistant Nurse Manager, including specimen collection and processing, routine quality control testing, performance of CLIA-waived testing and documentation of results into EMR. This position will assist with general clinical patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice as defined by New York State law, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Physician.

Education and Experience:

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Medical Office Assistant preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Qualified candidates include certified Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist or Certified Nurses Aide, EMT.
• Willing to complete non-certified medical assistant on the job training.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong organizational, multitasking, problem solving and prioritizing skills.
• Effective communication.
• Typing skills.
• Knowledge of electronic health records preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Support providers and nursing staff: Rooming patients, collecting vital signs and information regarding patient health status, coordinate care (phone calls, appointment changes), documenting clinical interactions in patient chart (EMR), providing patient education materials.
• Assist providers with procedures.
• Clean and sterilize instruments for clinical procedures.
• Perform the defined laboratory functions: phlebotomy, handling of specimens (including use of centrifuge), CLIA-waived laboratory testing, Quality Controls, trouble-shooting analyzers, documentation of test results, specimen tracking with outside laboratory, scanning of faxed results into electronic health records, stocking of laboratory supplies.
• Communicate with reference laboratory and navigate the reference laboratory website.
• Manage medical waste for disposal.
• Cleaning of all laboratory surfaces per protocol and manufacturer.
• Obtain referral information from the clinician for referrals to community resources: specialty care, mental health, radiology facilities, etc.
• Verify insurance coverage and obtain prior authorization as necessary.
• Coordinate the appointment with the specialist/facility and send pertinent records.
• Arrange for transportation and any special needs as indicated.
• Document all pertinent information in the referral form and keep ordering clinician apprised.
• Assist Managers with special projects and other duties as assigned.