Medical Assistant - Rheumatology (Latham)

100 Albany Med Health System; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 46,215 - 60,080; Full time

Job summary

Albany Medical Center in the United States is seeking a Medical Assistant for ambulatory care, working under the supervision of an RN, LPN, or licensed practitioner to support patient care plans. The MA participates as part of the health care team and handles tasks with accuracy and compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1–3 years of medical office experience preferred, and an NCCA-accredited CMA certification at hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of medical office experience preferred.
• NCCA-accredited CMA certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Document information accurately and timely into the patient record.
• Obtain prior authorizations from insurance companies.
• Generate medical renewals under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider.
• Assist LPNs with obtaining information for pump/sensor/meter approvals.
• Assist in clinical coverage as needed.
• Adhere to AMC’s regulatory compliance issues.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by manager.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (NCCA-accredited)

Job description

Department/Unit: AMCOM–Rheumatology Wellness Way | Work Shift: Day (United States of America) | Salary Range: $46,215.00–$60,080.00

Job Overview

The Medical Assistant (MA) performs assigned tasks of direct and indirect care in the ambulatory setting under the direct supervision of an RN, LPN, or Licensed Independent Practitioner. The MA participates as a member of the health care team and accepts appropriate delegation in meeting patient and family needs, following the patient care plan, policies, and principles of patient‑centered care.

Responsibilities

• Document information accurately and timely into the patient record.
• Obtain prior authorizations from insurance companies.
• Generate medical renewals under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider.
• Assist LPNs with obtaining information for pump/sensor/meter approvals.
• Assist in clinical coverage as needed.
• Adhere to AMC’s regulatory compliance issues.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by manager.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.–required.
• 1–3 years of medical office experience–preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team as well as independently.
• Certified Medical Assistant with accreditation by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)–required upon hire.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Physical Demands

Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, eye/hand/foot coordination, working.

Work Conditions

Extreme cold, extreme heat, humidity, wet conditions, noise, hazards, temperature change, atmospheric conditions, vibration.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.

HIPAA and Data Privacy

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.