Medical Assistant - Community Endocrinology

100 Albany Med Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,215 - 60,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health care coverage

Support for emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

Job summary

100 Albany Med Health System in New York is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform direct and indirect patient care tasks under supervision. Key responsibilities include documenting patient information and obtaining insurance authorizations.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma and necessary certifications. A full-time position with excellent health care benefits is offered within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years Medical office experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team as well as individually.

Responsibilities

• Documents information into patient record timely.
• Obtains prior authorizations from insurance companies.
• Assists LPN’s with obtaining information for approvals.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

Ability to work within a team

Written communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Job description

Overview

Department/Unit: HBD - Community Endo
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
Salary Range: $46,215.00 - $60,080.00

The Medical Assistant (MA) performs assigned tasks of direct and indirect care in the ambulatory setting to meet the care needs of patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP). The MA participates as a member of the health care team and accepts appropriate delegation from the RN, LPN or LIP in meeting needs of the patient/family. The MA performs assigned tasks in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of patient-centered care. The MA carries out designated activities that are within those functions limited by NYS law to unlicensed health care personnel. Location: 220 Washington Ave ext, Albany New York 12203 Time Type: Full Time - 40 hours/week Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

• Documents information into patient record in an accurate and timely manner
• Obtains prior authorizations from insurance companies
• Generates medical renewals under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider
• Assists LPN’s with obtaining information for pump/sensor/meter approvals
• Assists in clinical coverage as needed
• Adheres to AMC’s regulatory compliance issues
• Other responsibilities as assigned by manager

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required
• 1-3 years Medical office experience - preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work within a team as well as individually
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA Upon Hire - required
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)-NCTT Upon Hire - required
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)-American Medical Technologists Upon Hire - required
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Benefits

Albany Medical Center offers outstanding employee benefits including:

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a need to know and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.