Medical Assistant: Day Shift with Growth & Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Career development

Job summary

St. Peter's Health Partners in Schenectady, NY is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for a day-shift role located at 624 McClelland St. The position supports nurses and physicians in delivering quality patient care and coordinating office workflows.

You will perform clinical tasks, document vitals and notes in the EMR, assist with referrals and pre-authorizations, prep exam rooms, and help with front-end responsibilities while maintaining HIPAA confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program.
• Holds National Medical Assistant Certification: CMA, CCMA, RMA.
• Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience using an electronic health record system.

Responsibilities

• Escort patient to exam room and record vital signs in the EMR.
• Respond to patient concerns and coordinate with healthcare providers.
• Complete referrals and obtain pre-authorizations for tests.
• Prepare exam rooms and restock supplies; ensure cleanliness.
• Support front-end processes: scheduling, check-in, and check-out.

Skills

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Patient communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

Medical Assistant Training Program

CMA/CCMA/RMA certification

High School Diploma

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

St. Peter's Health Partners in Schenectady, NY is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for a day-shift role located at 624 McClelland St. The position supports nurses and physicians in delivering quality patient care and coordinating office workflows.

You will perform clinical tasks, document vitals and notes in the EMR, assist with referrals and pre-authorizations, prep exam rooms, and help with front-end responsibilities while maintaining HIPAA confidentiality.