Medical Assistant - Per Diem, Outpatient Practice Float Pool

albanymed; City of Albany (NY); Sur place; USD 46 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Albany Med Health System seeks a Medical Assistant for its Outpatient Practice Float Pool in the Capital Region. The MA performs direct and indirect care under RN/LPN/LIP supervision, ensuring patient-centered care and adherence to policies.

You will work across clinics and may travel to various sites in the Capital Region. Responsibilities include documenting in patient records, handling prior authorizations, generating renewals, and assisting in obtaining information for pump/sensor/meter

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program required.
• Medical Assistant Certification (CMA or CCMA) required.
• Previous medical/clinical experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Documents information into patient records accurately and timely.
• Obtains prior authorizations from insurance companies.
• Generates medical renewals under supervision.
• Assists LPNs with information for pump/sensor/meter approvals.
• Assists in clinical coverage as needed.
• Adheres to Albany Med Health System regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.
• Travel to different Capital Region clinics; some travel to distant clinics may be required.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Patient interaction

Attention to detail

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assisting program graduation

Medical Assistant Certification CMA/CCMA

Description du poste

Department/Unit:

Practice Nursing Operations

Work Shift:

Per Diem (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$46,215.00 - $60,080.00

Medical Assistant

Outpatient Practice Float Pool Capital Region

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• 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
• Traveling to different clinics in the Capital Region. At times, travel to distant clinics (Glens Falls, Hudson, Amsterdam, Valatie, Kingston) will be required.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED is required
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assisting is required
• Medical Assistant Certification is required; CMA or CCMA
• Previous medical/clinical experience is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work within a team as well as individually

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, 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 Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.