Medical Assistant Sg008 Syracuse New York United States 017aa4f9 21cc 4bf4 Be8b 6370aae73f37

State University of New York Upstate Medical University
State University of New York Upstate Medical University

Syracuse, NY, USA

USD 20,196-20,196 / year

Posted on Jul 29, 2026
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Medical Assistant, SG008

  • Syracuse
  • Allied Health
  • Part-time
  • Opening on: Jul 28 2026
  • CG-4W-MED/SURG
  • State of New York
  • Medical Assistant, SG008
  • 89787
  • CSEA - ISU (Institutional Services Unit)

Job Summary:

Performs clinical, laboratory, and clerical support activities in inpatient areas of the hospital. Assists physicians, nurses and/or other hospital/medical personnel in providing patient care, preparing patients for procedures and examinations, recording vital patient data, performing standardized routine tests such as phlebotomy patient specimen collection, and processing, and functions as a patient safety companion or suicide watcher as assigned, along with documenting care they provide per scope of practice. Performs clerical activities such as greeting and directing patients, registration, accessioning tests, producing reports, answering telephones, gathering and entering data, check out, and scheduling appointments. The Medical Assistant exemplifies the Upstate mission. Vision and values and acts in accordance with Upstate policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

For consideration for this title, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Either 1: One year of full-time experience performing clinical and clerical support activities in a health care setting.

Or 2: completion of a college, university, technical school or vocational school medical assistant program.

Work Days:

Schedule based on a 20 hour work week. 50% Medical Assistant. Evening shift, rotating pass days, every other weekend and holidays may be required based on operational needs. Located at Community Campus.

Message to Applicants:

**The NYS Department of Civil Service has expanded the NY HELPS Program. During this program, the NYS Civil Service Exam requirements are suspended for the Medical Assistant title.

Salary: $20,196 (50% of 40,391) + This title earns a geographical payment of $4,000 annually.

Recruitment Office:

Status: Permanent

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