Medical Assistant - Primary Care | Tuition Support & Growth

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

Job summary

St Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates in Latham, NY is hiring a Full-time Medical Assistant for the New Schenectady Primary Care Office. The role supports nurses and physicians, with a daytime schedule from 8am-4:30pm, currently at 713 Troy-Schenectady Rd, until the new Schenectady site opens.

Responsibilities include obtaining vitals, documenting in the EMR, processing referrals, and assisting with front-end revenue cycle tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program.
• Holds National Medical Assistant Certification: CMA, CCMA, RMA.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and record vitals in the electronic medical record.
• Respond to patient questions and concerns.
• Process referrals and obtain pre-authorizations for diagnostics.
• Follow protocols for specimen collection and handling.
• Participate in practice meetings and huddles.
• Maintain patient forms and ensure scans where applicable.
• Follow HIPAA and privacy regulations and protect patient information.
• Support revenue cycle tasks: scheduling, registration, check-in/out, charge entry.

Skills

Vital signs

Confidentiality

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Training Program

National CMA/CCMA/RMA Certification

Tools

EHR system

Job description

St Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates in Latham, NY is hiring a Full-time Medical Assistant for the New Schenectady Primary Care Office. The role supports nurses and physicians, with a daytime schedule from 8am-4:30pm, currently at 713 Troy-Schenectady Rd, until the new Schenectady site opens.

Responsibilities include obtaining vitals, documenting in the EMR, processing referrals, and assisting with front-end revenue cycle tasks.