What are the responsibilities and job description for the CHMC - MEDICAL ASSISTANT-General Surgery position at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center & Medical Campus?
Carthage Area Hospital
Nursing/Patient Care Support
Full Time, day shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Operated by Carthage Area Hospital
Posted 04/23/2026
Req # 9415
CHMC-General Surgery-Medical Assistant-Full Time-Day Shift- Req 9415
Pay Range
Non Certified:$17.45-$27.05*
Certified: $18.51-$28.70
The Medical Assistant will be part of the team concept in the Center’s health delivery system, which is devoted to the delivery of primary care in an ambulatory setting with emphases on prevention and health maintenance. Assist the nurse and other clinical staff in performing their duties and carrying on the necessary functions required in accordance with established policies and procedures. Responsibilities include but not limited to; rooming patients, measuring vital signs, performing ECG’s, phlebotomy, returning patient phone calls and referral and tracking management. Care is provided in an efficient and safe manner consistent with the CHMC standard of care. May be required to float to other Health Centers as needed. Scheduled shifts will fluctuate and vary dependent on operational needs; shift start and end times will range accordingly from 7:00am-7:00pm. Schedule may include working a weekend on a rotational basis.
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Two (2) years of patient care experience is required. BLS Certification. Valid Medical Assistant Certification is preferred. Education and training in basic medical terminology is preferred. Valid NYS Driver’s License.
Requirements: Bending, Lifting, Standing, Walking
- CHMC-General Surgery
Nursing/Patient Care Support
Full Time, day shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Operated by Carthage Area Hospital
Posted 04/23/2026
Req # 9415
CHMC-General Surgery-Medical Assistant-Full Time-Day Shift- Req 9415
Pay Range
Non Certified:$17.45-$27.05*
Certified: $18.51-$28.70
The Medical Assistant will be part of the team concept in the Center’s health delivery system, which is devoted to the delivery of primary care in an ambulatory setting with emphases on prevention and health maintenance. Assist the nurse and other clinical staff in performing their duties and carrying on the necessary functions required in accordance with established policies and procedures. Responsibilities include but not limited to; rooming patients, measuring vital signs, performing ECG’s, phlebotomy, returning patient phone calls and referral and tracking management. Care is provided in an efficient and safe manner consistent with the CHMC standard of care. May be required to float to other Health Centers as needed. Scheduled shifts will fluctuate and vary dependent on operational needs; shift start and end times will range accordingly from 7:00am-7:00pm. Schedule may include working a weekend on a rotational basis.
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Two (2) years of patient care experience is required. BLS Certification. Valid Medical Assistant Certification is preferred. Education and training in basic medical terminology is preferred. Valid NYS Driver’s License.
Requirements: Bending, Lifting, Standing, Walking
- The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Carthage Area Hospital and Claxton Hepburn Medical Center are Equal Opportunity Employers. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran encouraged to apply.
Salary : $17 - $27