Medical Assistant OBGYN

Trinity Health; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Peter's Health Partners is seeking a Medical Assistant for an OBGYN clinic in Latham, NY. The full-time role supports nurses and physicians to deliver quality care, with a Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm schedule.

Ideal candidates are graduates of MA programs, CMA/CCMA/RMA certified, with 10 months of healthcare experience and proficiency in EHR systems. Excellent patient communication and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program.
• Holds CMA, CCMA or RMA certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 10 months’ healthcare experience or clinical training.
• 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 and current meds.
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology.
• Experience assisting physicians, nurses, or other providers.

Responsibilities

• Escort patient to exam room, take vital signs, and document in EMR.
• Respond to patient concerns appropriately.
• Complete referrals and obtain pre-authorizations for tests.
• Follow protocol for collection and delivery of specimens.
• Participate in required meetings and practice huddles.
• Process incoming patient forms and scan into EMR.
• Follow Universal Precautions and report exposure incidents.
• Notify physician of patients needing intervention.
• Keep exam rooms stocked and clean at all times.
• Assist with scheduling, registration, check-in/out, and billing steps.

Skills

Vital signs

Electronic health records

Patient communication

Confidentiality

Medical terminology

Education

Medical Assistant Training Program

CMA/CCMA/RMA certification

High School Diploma

Job description

Employment Type: Full timeShift:Description:

Medical Assistant - OBGYN Latham, NY - full time

If you are looking for a Medical Assistant position in Latham, Full Time, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partners, we care for more people in more places. This position is located at 713 Troy-Schenectady Rd Latham.

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. 8am-4:30pm.

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

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: $20.00 - $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.