Medical Assistant - Saratoga Multispeciality

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

Job summary

A leading medical institution is looking for a Medical Assistant to join their Saratoga Multispecialty team. This role involves direct and indirect patient care tasks, including documentation, obtaining authorizations, and compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates must achieve certification as a Medical Assistant within the first year and a half of employment, contributing to the healthcare team's efforts to deliver quality care.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Medical Assistant required within 1 year and 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Documents information into patient records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Obtains prior authorizations from insurance companies.
• Assists LPNs with obtaining information for approvals.

Skills

Documentation

Patient care

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Job description

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Medical Assistant - Saratoga Multispeciality

Apply locations 377 Church Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id 64542

Department/Unit:

Saratoga Multispecialty

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$40,495.10 - $52,643.64Job Description Summary

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.

Job Description
• 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

- Floating to other multi-specialty clinics as needed.

-Certification as a MA is required within 1 year and 30 days of hire.

Starting Pay: $19.47/hr

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.