Cayuga Health System·City of Ithaca, New York
Perform clinical duties including recording vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and sterilizing equipment. Support physicians with prescription refills, test results, and patient record preparation.
Medical Assistant - Full Time - Days
Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve.
Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols.
Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.
We are in search of a medical assistant with experience in delivering exceptional patient care and support to the physicians.
People and communication skills are essential to the success of this role and the applicant must be able to remain flexible and work in two different locations.
Roles and Responsibilities: Perform clinical duties and procedures within the scope of practice according to NYS laws and practice protocols, ensuring patient comfort and well-being.
Record patients' vital signs, prepare exam rooms, and sterilize equipment and supplies as per protocols.
Assist physicians/providers with clinical questions, prescription refills, test results, and patient calls according to practice protocols.
Prepare patient records for visits as directed by the physician/provider.
Strong Epic rooming background preferred Strong EKG experience Required Skills and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent Demonstrated clinical competency, including proficiency in aseptic techniques, sterilization, practice management systems, EMR, and scheduling protocols.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with basic keyboard proficiency.
Location and Travel Requirements: Onsite Primary Site: Cayuga Heart and Vascular- 40 Catherwood Road Suite C Ithaca NY 14850 Shifts can start between 7:00am - 6:00pm.
M-F Pay Scale Disclosure $18-$22 per hour based on experience
Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.
Requires a high school diploma and demonstrated clinical competency in aseptic techniques and EMR systems. Strong EKG experience is required and proficiency in Epic is preferred.
Market context
Medical assistant roles in New York primary care are typically steady because outpatient clinics need support with rooming, EMR documentation, vitals, and basic clinical procedures. Competition is often strongest for candidates with hands-on EMR experience, aseptic technique competency, and certification, since those skills help clinics keep patient flow efficient. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then highlight your clinical workflow experience and certification status in your application.
