Career Center

Certified Medical Assistant

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellness, social justice, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

Cornell Health is a fully accredited ambulatory care center with more than 200 employees, committed to providing integrated and culturally sensitive medical, mental health, health promotion and public health services for the diverse Cornell community. Cornell Health is nationally recognized for innovation and leadership in the development of integrated, cost-effective, and community-based services and campus health initiatives.

The Cornell Health Nursing & Clinical Support Services (NCSS) Department focuses on the health and wellbeing of Cornell's students in order for them to achieve academic, work, and life success. The department provides clinical support to the organization through nursing and clinical support services. Department members collaborate with colleagues across the organization to foster lifelong learning and wellbeing through innovative services and strategies that promote the mental, emotional, physical, and social health of individuals and our diverse campus community.

Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) provide support to the clinical staff, by preparing the patient for the appointment, assisting during the procedure or examination if required, and cleaning the exam room. In addition, they perform a variety of nursing functions, including: instructing patients on how to collect specimens, performing wound care, performing an ECG, Spirometry, eye exams or hearing tests. Additionally, this role provides patients with instructions upon discharge on the use of any medical equipment and/or medications per clinician order. The CMA also assists with cleaning exam rooms, stocking exam rooms, and maintaining medical supplies on clinical floors. This role is crucial to maintain smooth clinic flow for Cornell Health.

Please note: This position is OSHA category BBP1; TB1; ERG2. There is no visa sponsorship available for these positions.

Success Factors

• The ability to elicit and discuss personal information in a non-judgmental manner, as well as follow all Federal HIPAA guidelines and NY State laws regarding patient confidentiality.
• The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, demanding environment handling multiple tasks simultaneously, while paying close attention to detail.
• Strong customer service orientation, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Cornell Health, by organizational necessity, requires collaborative and attitudinal skills that foster enthusiasm, professional and personal growth, cooperation, mutually respectful communication, flexibility, initiative and adaptability.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Medical Assistant with two years of recent experience in an ambulatory care/clinic setting.
• Experience working with an electronic health record management system.
• CPR-BLS certification required within one year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an integrated ambulatory health care environment
• Experience working in a college health or adolescent setting, or with a diverse patient population.
• Proficiency in language(s) in addition to English.

In addition to competitive pay and opportunity for a sign-on bonus, as an employee of Cornell University you are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) for health and personal as well as vacation
• Life insurance
• 403-B retirement plans
• Childcare onsite
• Cornell children's tuition scholarship
• Employee degree program
• In addition to healthcare, retirement, and education benefits, Cornell employees can take advantage of a wealth of services and perks!

University Job Title:

Certified Medical Assistant

Job Family:

Health

Level:

C

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

$19.45 - $20.42

Company:

Contact Name:

Brianna Muscente

Number of Openings:

3

Job Titles and Pay Ranges:

Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.

• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.

• Unique applicable skills.

Current Employees:

Online Submission Guidelines:

Employment Assistance:

Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also visit the office of Workforce Recruitment and Retention Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. to use a dedicated workstation to complete an online application.

Notice to Applicants:

EEO Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.

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