What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Office Assistant position at SUNY Upstate Medical University and Careers?
- Syracuse
- Allied Health
- Full-time
- Opening on: Oct 24 2025
- Neurology
- MedBest
- Medical Office Assistant, G3
- 85113
- N/A
Responsible for clinical and clerical support to the Neurology private clinical practices.
Duties include scheduling appointments, insurance authorizations, patient registration, patient correspondence, scanning medical records and additional front desk duties as needed.
Additional responsibilities include taking patient vitals, weights, blood pressures and rooming patients; assist providers with minor procedures as needed.
Must be able to complete multiple tasks in a timely and accurate manner, demonstrate proper telephone technique and etiquette as well as maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
Primary office location is the Neurology Suite at Upstate Bone & Joint Center in East Syracuse.
Additional clerical and clinical support as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant or Medicine Office Assistant program with at least one year of administrative and clinical experience in a medical office setting required (2-4 years experience preferred). Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required. Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:Associate degree preferred.Experience with Epic, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
Work Days:M-F Daytime Hours
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.
G3: $16.56 - $27.90
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
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.
Salary : $17 - $28