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Medical Office Assistant, Upstate Specialty Services @ Township 5


Company : SUNY Upstate Medical University


Location : Syracuse, NY


Created : 2025-12-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Summary: Position Summary: Assist providers in the examination and treatment of patients, performing various clinical and clerical tasks. Directly reports to the Nurse Manager. Duties and Responsibilities: Communicating with patients and supervising Physicians professionally Preparation of treatment rooms; Intake/interviewing of patients; Measuring and recording patient information (e.g. vital signs, medications, history, etc.); Processing of orders to include entry, obtaining insurance authorization and referrals; Provide forms as required by specialty to the patient and assists with completion, as needed; Assist with the cleaning and restocking of patient rooms; Capable of sterilizing instruments, using proper sterilization procedures and equipment (e.g. autoclave); Uses professional and effective phone skills, providing answers in a timely manner; Clerical duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records and completing insurance forms; obtaining authorizations, scheduling referrals Willingly provide support to other staff as needed to prevent backlog and maintain even work-loads; Willingness to float to different areas as needed; Provides support to the referral team to complete all specialties referrals; Seeks guidance on clinical tasks from the Nurse Manager; Adheres to practice policies and procedures; and Performs all other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: High School degree or equivalent; completion of an approved Medical Assistant or Medical Office Assistant program and/or one year of related medical office experience; current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; knowledge of medical terminology and medical office procedures; and experience with electronic medical records Preferred Qualifications: EPIC EMR experience preferred Work Days: M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm with potential for evenings and weekends in the future. Part-time or Full-time position available. 24-40 hrs per week based on candidates' preference. Message to Applicants: Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays $1,000 sign on bonus available, 1/2 to be paid at start, 1/2 to be paid after 6 months satisfactory service. G3: $16.00 - $25.88 Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Recruitment Office: MedBest Medical Management