Medical Assistant – Surgical Practice (Day Shift, FT)

St. Peter's Health Partners, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Job summary

St. Peter's Health Partners, Inc. seeks a Medical Assistant for the Surgical Practice in Albany. This full-time, day shift role supports nurses and physicians to deliver quality medical care and ensure smooth clinic operations.

Responsibilities include vital signs, EMR documentation, patient education, referrals, specimen handling, and revenue cycle tasks. Requires MA training and CMA/CCMA/RMA certifications; daytime weekday schedule with a Monday–Friday pattern.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program.
• Holds National Medical Assistant Certification: CMA, CCMA, or RMA.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 10 months’ work and/or clinical training experience in the healthcare field.
• Proficient in obtaining manual vital signs.
• Experience using an electronic health record system.
• Commitment to confidentiality and respect.
• Ability to obtain and record patient data including but not limited to: prior health history, family history, allergies, current medications, current complaints, health screening questionnaires.
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology.
• Experience assisting physicians, nurses, or other healthcare providers in performing clinical tasks and procedures.
• Ability to provide patients with information related to their health and wellness.

Responsibilities

• Escort patient to exam room, take vital signs, and document information in the EMR.
• Respond to patients' concerns appropriately.
• Complete referrals and obtain pre-authorizations for diagnostic testing.
• Follow protocol for collection and delivery of specimens.
• Participate in required meetings and practice huddles.
• Complete incoming patient forms and scan into EMR if applicable.
• Use Universal Precautions and follow exposure procedures.
• Document exposure incidents per policy.
• Notify physician regarding patients needing intervention.
• Ensure exam rooms are stocked and cleaned.
• Order and stock supplies appropriately.
• Perform office testing within scope of practice.
• Handle medical waste appropriately.
• Provide educational materials to patients.
• Provide patients with electronic copy of medical record.
• Front-end tasks to support revenue cycle: scheduling, check-in/out, charge entry.

Skills

Vital signs

Electronic health records

HIPAA compliance

Patient communication

Education

Medical Assistant Training Program

CMA certification

CCMA certification

RMA certification

Tools

Electronic health record system

Job description

St. Peter's Health Partners, Inc. seeks a Medical Assistant for the Surgical Practice in Albany. This full-time, day shift role supports nurses and physicians to deliver quality medical care and ensure smooth clinic operations.

Responsibilities include vital signs, EMR documentation, patient education, referrals, specimen handling, and revenue cycle tasks. Requires MA training and CMA/CCMA/RMA certifications; daytime weekday schedule with a Monday–Friday pattern.