Medical Assistant - Float

St. Peter's Health Partners; Town of Clifton Park (NY); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 36.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

10% float pay

Per diem - no benefits

Reliable transportation

Zusammenfassung

St. Peter's Health Partners, Inc. is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant in Clifton Park with floating assignments across Albany, Troy, Latham, CP, East Greenbush and Waterford.

The position includes an additional 10% float pay and requires reliable transportation, with per diem responsibilities and no benefits. The Medical Assistant will support nurses and physicians, perform vital signs, document in the EMR, manage referrals, and assist with front-end processes to optimize patient flow.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 10 months’ healthcare work or clinical training experience.
• Experience using an electronic health record system.
• Ability to obtain and record patient data including health history and screenings.
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology.
• Commitment to confidentiality and HIPAA.
• Graduate of MA program; CMA/CCMA/RMA certification preferred.

Aufgaben

• Escort patients to exam rooms, take vital signs, and document health information in the EMR.
• Respond to patient concerns and coordinate referrals/pre-authorizations as needed.
• Complete referrals and obtain pre-authorizations for diagnostic testing.
• Follow protocols for collection and delivery of specimens.
• Assist physicians/nurses with clinical tasks and procedures.
• Perform front-end duties (scheduling, check-in/check-out, charging/claims) when applicable.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA policies.
• Keep exam rooms stocked and stocked with supplies; ensure proper waste handling.

Kenntnisse

Vital signs proficiency

Patient data collection

Confidentiality & HIPAA

Clinical assistance to providers

Patient education

EMR documentation

Revenue cycle familiarity

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of Medical Assistant Training Program

National Medical Assistant Certification: CMA/CCMA/RMA

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Jobbeschreibung

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Day Shift

Medical Assistant - Clifton Park, floating to Albany, Troy, Latham, CP, East Greenbush, Waterford.

Additional 10% float pay

Reliable transportation required

Per diem position - no benefits

If you are looking for a Medical Assistant position, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places.

Position Highlights:

• 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, 8-hour shift

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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

What you will need:

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:

$19.00- $26.15

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.