Medical Assistant - Per Diem, Outpatient Practice Float Pool

Albany Med; City of Albany (NY); Híbrido; USD 46.000 - 60.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant for a per diem, outpatient practice float pool. You will support nursing staff, document patient information, and assist with renewals and authorizations across Capital Region clinics.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, accredited MA program completion, CMA/CCMA certification, and excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills to deliver patient-centered care.

Formación

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program is required.
• Medical Assistant Certification CMA or CCMA is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to work within a team as well as individually.

Responsabilidades

• Documents information into patient records accurately and timely.
• Obtains prior authorizations from insurance companies.
• Generates medical renewals under supervision of a licensed provider.
• Assists LPNs with obtaining information for pump/sensor/meter approvals.
• Assists in clinical coverage as needed.
• Travels to different clinics in the Capital Region; occasional travel to distant clinics.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Educación

High School diploma or GED

Certificate of graduation from medical assisting program

Medical Assistant Certification CMA or CCMA

Descripción del empleo

## Medical Assistant - Per Diem, Outpatient Practice Float PoolApplylocations: 66 Hackett Blvd Albany, NY 12208time type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 70674Department/Unit:Practice Nursing OperationsWork Shift:Per Diem (United States of America)Salary Range:$46,215.00 - $60,080.00Medical 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 individuallyThank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical Center 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 Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.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.