OBGYN Medical Assistant - Day Shift, Tuition Support

St. Peter's Health Partners; Town of Clifton Park (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Peter's Health Partners in Clifton Park, NY, is seeking a Medical Assistant for a day shift in our OB/GYN office. The role supports nurses and physicians to deliver quality medical care, including vital signs, patient communication, referrals, specimen handling, and EMR documentation.

Qualifications include a Medical Assistant Training Program or CMA/CCMA/RMA certification, a high school diploma, and 10 months of healthcare experience. EHR experience and HIPAA knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• 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 patients to exam rooms and document vital signs in the electronic medical record.
• Respond to patient concerns and provide appropriate information.
• Complete referrals and obtain pre-authorizations for diagnostic testing.
• Follow protocols for collection and delivery of specimens.
• Participate in required meetings and practice huddles.
• Process patient forms and ensure scanning into the EMR when applicable.
• Follow Universal Precautions and handle exposure incidents per policy.
• Notify physicians of patients needing intervention and ensure rooms are stocked.
• Order and stock supplies; perform office testing within scope.
• Handle medical waste properly and provide educational materials to patients.
• Provide patients with electronic copies of medical records.
• Support revenue cycle tasks: scheduling, check-in/out, charge entry/claims, end-of-day processes.
• Perform general duties: document processing, scanning, inbox monitoring.
• Adhere to PCMH care delivery model and complete mandatory training.

Education

Medical Assistant Training Program

NAMA CMA/CCMA/RMA Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

St. Peter's Health Partners in Clifton Park, NY, is seeking a Medical Assistant for a day shift in our OB/GYN office. The role supports nurses and physicians to deliver quality medical care, including vital signs, patient communication, referrals, specimen handling, and EMR documentation.

Qualifications include a Medical Assistant Training Program or CMA/CCMA/RMA certification, a high school diploma, and 10 months of healthcare experience. EHR experience and HIPAA knowledge are required.