Medical Assistant - per diem

Albany Medical Center; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care in an ambulatory setting. Responsibilities include documenting patient information, obtaining authorizations, and assisting licensed personnel in delivering patient-centered care. Join a team committed to quality care and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Tasks performed include accurate documentation of patient records and obtaining prior authorizations.
• Works under supervision, assisting other licensed healthcare personnel.
• Participates as a member of the healthcare team with patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned direct and indirect care tasks in the ambulatory setting.
• Assists LPN’s with obtaining information for pump/sensor/meter approvals.
• Generates medical renewals under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider.

Skills

Documentation

Patient Care

Regulatory Compliance

Job description

Department/Unit:

Practice Nursing Operations

Work Shift:

Per Diem (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$40,495.10 - $52,643.64 The Medical Assistant (MA) performs assigned tasks of direct and indirect care in the ambulatory setting to meet the care needs of patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP). The Medical Assistant participates as a member of the health care team and accepts appropriate delegation from the RN, LPN or LIP in meeting needs of the patient/family. The Medical Assistant performs assigned tasks in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of patient-centered care. The Medical Assistant carries out designated activities that are within those functions limited by NYS law to unlicensed health care personnel.

• Documents information into patient record in an accurate and timely manner
• Obtains prior authorizations from insurance companies
• Generates medical renewals under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider
• Assists LPN’s with obtaining information for pump/sensor/meter approvals
• Assists in clinical coverage as needed
• Adheres to AMC’s regulatory compliance issues
• Other responsibilities as assigned by manager

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.