Medical Assistant

Center for Disability Services, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Early Access to Pay with RAIN

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Center for Disability Services, Inc. in New York is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team. You will handle patient intake, vital signs, care coordination, referrals, and specimen collection.

Applicants must have a MA diploma or a 2-year degree and at least 1 year of medical setting experience, with the ability to lift 50 pounds. Compensation ranges from $21.57 to $25.68 per hour plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Diploma or associate degree required for Medical Assistant.
• At least 1 year of job-related experience in a medical setting.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Take and document vital signs, smoking status, and immunization status
• Perform pre-visit planning and care management tasks
• Coordinate patient flow and prepare patients for procedures
• Conduct basic diagnostic testing (finger sticks, urine dipsticks, etc.)
• Collect and process specimens
• Track overdue labs and imaging and elevate abnormal results
• Manage referrals and obtain discharge summaries
• Contact patients for follow-up care
• Educate patients and caregivers on health management
• Maintain medical supplies and equipment
• Clean and prepare exam rooms
• Review provider schedules and support quality improvement efforts

Skills

Vital signs

Care coordination

Patient education

Documentation

Medical terminology

Education

Medical Assistant diploma or 2-year associate degree

Job description

Where people get better at life!

Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.

The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support.

For 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere.

We are searching for a Medical Assistant to join our agency. This role is responsible for patient intake, vital signs, care coordination, referrals, specimen collection, diagnostic testing, follow-up outreach, exam room preparation, and supporting quality improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take and document vital signs, smoking status, and immunization status
• Perform pre-visit planning and care management tasks
• Coordinate patient flow and prepare patients for procedures
• Conduct basic diagnostic testing (finger sticks, urine dipsticks, etc.)
• Collect and process specimens
• Track overdue labs and imaging and elevate abnormal results
• Manage referrals and obtain discharge summaries
• Contact patients for follow-up care
• Educate patients and caregivers on health management
• Maintain medical supplies and equipment
• Clean and prepare exam rooms
• Review provider schedules and support quality improvement efforts

Requirements:

• A diploma from an accredited medical assistant program or a two-year medical assistant associate degree required.
• At least one year of job-related experience, specifically in a medical setting
• Must be at least 18 years old to apply for this position and able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

At The Center for Disability Services, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.

Compensation Range:

$21.57 - $25.68

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Early Access to Pay with RAIN
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)