Medical Assistant - Day Shift, Full-Time | Growth & Tuition

Trinity Health; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates in Albany- Urology Office is seeking a Medical Assistant for a full-time day shift. Join a dedicated team providing clinical support, specimen handling, front-end duties, and patient education while ensuring HIPAA compliance.

The role requires MA training and CMA/CCMA/RMA certification, with responsibilities spanning clinical and administrative tasks to support physicians and nurses and improve patient flow.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program
• Holds National Medical Assistant Certification: CMA, CCMA, RMA
• 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 health history, allergies, medications
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology
• Experience assisting physicians, nurses, or other healthcare providers in clinical tasks

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and document health information
• Respond to patient concerns appropriately
• Complete referrals and obtain pre-authorizations
• Follow protocols for specimen collection and transport
• Maintain clean and stocked exam rooms
• Perform front-end tasks: scheduling and registration, check-in/check-out, billing entry
• Provide education materials to patients
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA

Skills

Vital signs

Electronic health record

Confidentiality

Communication

Patient education

Education

Medical Assistant Training Program

National Medical Assistant Certification CMA/CCMA/RMA

Job description

St Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates in Albany- Urology Office is seeking a Medical Assistant for a full-time day shift. Join a dedicated team providing clinical support, specimen handling, front-end duties, and patient education while ensuring HIPAA compliance.

The role requires MA training and CMA/CCMA/RMA certification, with responsibilities spanning clinical and administrative tasks to support physicians and nurses and improve patient flow.