Medical Assistant
Company: U.S. Urology Partners
Location: Oneida
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
About the Role The role of the Medical Assistant is to provide
both administrative and clinical support to the clinics. The
Medical Assistant must be able to work independently as well as
interact as part of a team, consistently demonstrating respect and
consideration to fellow staff members. Certain duties Medical
Assistant may vary based upon office location and department
structure. What You’ll Be Doing Administrative tasks as answers
incoming phone calls addressing patient requests and scheduling
appointments as needed, contacts patient no shows and reschedules
appointments on an as needed basis, distributes patient records to
the medical staff and responsible for new patient chart prep,
ensures all medical information is accurate and available for
review by proper personnel. Processes outgoing patient referrals as
required along with Checks out, discharges, of patients and
collects any necessary copayments. Ensures all supplies are
properly stocked and MA maintains effective work area Schedules
patient appointments and medical procedures, (x-rays and diagnostic
testing) using the EMR system as needed. Also obtains surgical and
diagnostic insurance authorizations. Prepares examination room and
ensures the necessary supplies required for patient care are
readily available also ensuring examination rooms are cleaned and
supplies are stocked. Greets patients in the waiting area in a
prompt, courteous and helpful MA manner and escorts them to the lab
or applicable examination room for their scheduled appointment to
prepare the patient for their appointment (i.e. assists patient in
placing personal belongings in the appropriate place in the exam
room). Ensures any medications brought to the visit by the patient
are placed into patient’s chart. Verifies patient’s history prior
to seeing the physician. Obtains patient’s vital signs including
weight, blood pressure, respiration and pulse and ensures they are
recorded in the EMR. Assists the physician with office procedures
to carry out a specific task, as a second pair of hands do not
require administration of medications. Collaborates with the RN’s
and LPN’s to provide high quality patient care. MA maintains
working knowledge of OSHA compliance standards and applies these
policies and procedures to daily responsibilities and completing,
in a timely manner, all training and in-services, including but not
limited to annual OSHA training and PPD placements. What We Expect
from You High School graduate or equivalent required Medical
Assistant degree from an accredited vocational institution, or a
community college course in Medical Assisting. Minimum of one (1)
year experience preferred Certified in Medical Assisting strongly
preferred Travel to other clinics as needed Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of
concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization
exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in
written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Computer Skills To
perform this job successfully, an individual should have thorough
knowledge in computer information systems. Physical Demands The
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger,
handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch,
or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or
move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25
pounds. Work Environment This job operates in a professional office
environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment
such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax
machines. Other Duties Please note this job description is not
designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for
this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any
time with or without notice. Travel Travel is primarily local
during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and
overnight travel may be expected. What We are Offer You At U.S.
Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values. Every
associate living the core values makes our company an amazing place
to work. Here “Every Family Matters” Compassion Make Someone’s Day
Collaboration Achieve Possibilities Together Respect Treat people
with dignity Accountability Do the right thing Beyond competitive
compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of
comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k)
matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more. About US
Urology Partners U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s
largest independent providers of urology and related specialty
services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced
cancer treatment, and other ancillary services. Through Central
Ohio Urology Group, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Urology
of Indiana, and Florida Urology Center, the U.S. Urology Partners
clinical network now consists of more than 50 offices throughout
the East Coast and Midwest, including a state-of-the-art,
urology-specific ambulatory surgery center that is one of the first
in the country to offer robotic surgery. U.S. Urology Partners was
formed to support urology practices through an experienced team of
healthcare executives and resources, while serving as a platform
upon which NMS Capital is building a leading provider of urological
services through an acquisition strategy. Salary Range: Please note
that the hourly range for this position will vary based on
experience level, education and geographical location. $17.45 -
$20.50 / hour U.S. Urology Partners is an Equal Opportunity
Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or
perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national
origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap,
sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic
information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected
by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is
dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring,
placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits,
employee activities and general treatment during employment.
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