Medical Assistant

OrthoNY; Loudonville (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoNY in Albany, NY is seeking a Medical Assistant for a full-time position. The role combines administrative and clinical duties such as patient registration, rooming, and basic exams under a provider's supervision.

The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, 1–3 years of medical setting experience, and a High school diploma or equivalent. A Medical Assistant certification or degree is preferred, with a Monday–Friday 8am–4:30pm schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant certification or degree in the sciences preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients promptly and professionally.
• Assist patients with registration and collect information, including medical history and signatures.
• Prepare patients for examination with preliminary tests as needed.
• Report relevant information to the provider and assist with patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification/degree

Job description

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Medical Assistant

Full Time Clerical Orthopedics NY-Albany, Albany, NY, US

Salary Range: $19.00 To $26.00 Hourly

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Medical Assistant to join our Albany team. If you are passionate about healthcare and looking for a rewarding role in a leading orthopedic practice,

Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

General Description:

This Medical Assistant position provides both administrative and clinical support in patient registration, rooming, demographic and medical data collection as well as patient checkout including appointments, discharge information and payment under the supervision of a provider.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greeting patients promptly and professionally;
• Assisting patients with the registration process including but not limited to assistance with collecting required patient information, medical history, relevant documents, and electronic signatures;
• Preparing the patient for the exam by performing preliminary tests, as needed;
• Reporting relevant information to the provider;
• Assisting the provider with patient care as requested;
• Performing scribe duties, as needed;
• Reviewing treatment procedures with patients;
• Assisting in ordering tests/retrieving results;
• Bracing & brace measurements under the supervision of a licensed professional;
• Collecting any patient payments and scheduling follow up appointments, if required;
• Balancing and closing a journal each day, when applicable;
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality and complies with HIPAA standards;
• Other responsibilities as needed

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
• Medical Assistance Certification or Degree in the Sciences preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in a medical setting preferred;
• Excellent communication and customer service skills;