Surgical Practice Medical Assistant – Day Shift (FT)

Trinity Health Corp.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Albany, NY is seeking a Medical Assistant for a Surgical Practice. This full-time, day-shift role supports nurses and physicians in delivering quality patient care and maintaining efficient clinic operations.

Responsibilities include patient intake, vital signs, EHR documentation, referrals, specimen handling, and revenue-cycle tasks such as scheduling, check-in/out, and charge entry, all while upholding HIPAA and confidentiality standards.

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 in the healthcare field.
• Experience with manual vital signs and electronic health records.
• Ability to obtain and record patient data including history, allergies, medications.
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology.
• Experience assisting physicians, nurses, or other healthcare providers.
• Commitment to confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Escort patient to exam room and document vital signs in the EHR.
• Respond to patient concerns appropriately.
• Complete referrals and obtain pre-authorizations for diagnostics.
• Follow protocol for collection and delivery of specimens.
• Maintain stocked exam rooms and assist with clinical tasks.
• Document exposure incidents per policy.
• Support revenue cycle: scheduling, registration, check-in/out, claims.
• Ensure patient forms are scanned into the EHR.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient data collection

HIPAA compliance

Medical terminology

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Medical Assistant Training Program

CMA/CCMA/RMA Certification

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electronic health record system

Job description

Trinity Health in Albany, NY is seeking a Medical Assistant for a Surgical Practice. This full-time, day-shift role supports nurses and physicians in delivering quality patient care and maintaining efficient clinic operations.

Responsibilities include patient intake, vital signs, EHR documentation, referrals, specimen handling, and revenue-cycle tasks such as scheduling, check-in/out, and charge entry, all while upholding HIPAA and confidentiality standards.