Medical Assistant – Outpatient Office – Albany

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition allowance

Career development

Job summary

St Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates in Albany, NY is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a busy vascular surgery office. The role includes patient intake, vital signs, specimen handling, exam room prep, and front-end duties to support revenue cycle processes.

The ideal candidate will have a Medical Assistant credential and CMA/CCMA/RMA certification, experience with an electronic health record, and a commitment to HIPAA and patient confidentiality. Monday–Friday, day shift.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program.
• Holds CMA/CCMA/RMA certification.
• Experience using an electronic health record system.
• Proficient in obtaining manual vital signs.
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology.
• Experience assisting physicians, nurses, or other healthcare providers in performing clinical tasks and procedures.

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 diagnostic testing.
• Follow protocol for collection and delivery of specimens.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain supplies.
• Process front-end revenue cycle tasks: scheduling, check-in, check-out, charge entry.
• Comply with HIPAA and PCMH guidelines.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and teamwork.

Skills

Manual vital signs

HIPAA compliance

Interpersonal communication

Patient education

Medical terminology

Education

Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program

Holds CMA/CCMA/RMA certification

High School Diploma or equivalency

11+ months healthcare field experience

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Job description

Description

Medical Assistant – Vascular Surgery Office – Albany, NY - FT If you are looking for a Medical Assistant position in busy Surgical Office, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places. This position is located at 319 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY.

Employment Type Full time

Shift Day Shift

• 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 Office Hours

The Medical Assistant is responsible to perform the duties of the position in support of the nurses and physicians in providing quality medical care. The Medical Assistant will perform all job functions in a courteous and professional manner consistent with the mission and core values of St Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates.

• 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 employment guidelines and policies and procedures at all times.
• 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
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program
• Holds National Medical Assistant Certification: CMA, CCMA, RMA

• 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. 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.

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.