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Position Number: 5889660
Location: Syracuse, NY
Position Type: Health and Medical Services

Medical Assistant

Job #: 041570
Location Syracuse, NY
Pay Range: $18.21 - $19.49
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year) | 8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
Saturday (rotating shift) 10:00am - 4:00 pm

Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description:
The Medical Assistant role is a 12-month position and will report to the Assistant Nurse Manager. The Medical Assistant role 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.

Qualifications:

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Responsibilities:

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.

About Syracuse University:
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University's 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area:
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

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To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/107848

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