Medical Assistant

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Latham, NY is hiring a Medical Assistant for a full-time day shift. You will support nurses and physicians, enter vital signs and patient data in the EMR, and assist with referrals, pre-authorizations, and specimen handling.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, team collaboration, and adherence to PCMH workflows, with career development and tuition assistance highlighted.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program.
• Holds National Medical Assistant Certification: CMA, CCMA, or RMA.
• Experience using an electronic health record system.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and respect.
• Ability to obtain and record patient data including health history.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms, take vital signs and document data in EMR.
• Respond to patient concerns and assist physicians and nurses.
• Complete referrals and obtain pre-authorizations for testing.
• Follow protocol for specimen collection and handling.
• Maintain exam rooms stocked and cleaned; manage supplies.

Skills

Vital signs

EHR experience

Patient data collection

Anatomy knowledge

Confidentiality

Clinical assistance

Education

Graduate of MA training program

National MA certification CMA/CCMA/RMA

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Medical Assistant- Latham, NY- Full Time- If you are looking for a Medical Assistant position, Full Time, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places. This position is located at 713 Troy-Schenectady Rd Latham, NY.

Position Highlights

• Recognized leader: Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region
• Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
• Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
• Work/Life: Monday – Friday

What you will do

The Medical Assistant is responsible to perform the duties of the position in support of the nurses and physicians in providing quality medical care.

• Escorts patient to exam room, takes appropriate vital signs and documents all necessary health information into the electronic medical record.
• Responds to patients concerns appropriately.
• Completes referrals and obtains pre-authorizations for diagnostic testing.
• Follows proper protocol for collection and delivery of specimens.
• Participates in all required meetings and practice huddles.
• Completes incoming patient forms and ensures forms are scanned into the electronic medical record if applicable.
• Uses Universal Precautions with all encounters.
• Knows and follows procedure for handling occurrences involving exposure to blood or other body fluid.
• Documents all exposure incidents per St Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates policy.
• Notifies physician regarding patients in need of physician intervention.
• Ensures that patient exam rooms are stocked and cleaned at all times.
• Follows office protocol to ensure adequate supplies are ordered and stocked.
• Performs office testing with appropriate training and within scope of practice.
• Handles medical waste appropriately.
• Provides educational materials to patients.
• Provides patients with electronic copy of medical record.
• If applicable perform front-end functions to insure achievement of established revenue cycle metrics, consistent with excellence standards and practice workflows: Scheduling and registration Check-in Check-out Charge entry/claims End of day processes General duties including but not limited to: Document processing Scanning Inbox monitoring Complies with Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) care delivery model. Performs all mandatory training. Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA regulations. Works cooperatively with all team members to ensure quality patient care at all times. Communicates respectfully and effectively with providers, clinical staff, colleagues, managers and others. Adheres to St Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Code of Conduct in performance of all job duties. Obtains and maintains medical assistant certification according to MA certification policy. Cross covers other areas as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program
• Holds National Medical Assistant Certification: CMA, CCMA, RMA

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• At least 10 months’ work and/or clinical training experience in the healthcare field
• Proficient in obtaining manual vital signs
• Experience using an electronic health record system
• Commitment to confidentiality and respect
• Ability to obtain and record patient data including but not limited to: prior health history, family history, allergies, current medications, current complaints, health screening questionnaires
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology
• Experience assisting physicians, nurses, or other healthcare providers in performing clinical tasks and procedures
• Ability to provide patients with information related to their health and wellness

Pay Range

Pay Range: $19.00 - $25.09 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

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, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.