Medical Assistant- Albany, NY - full time

Medical Assistant

Employment Type : Full time

Shift : Day Shift

Description : Medical Assistant Albany, NY Full Time

If you are looking for a Medical Assistant position in a busy office, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places. This position is located at 400 Patroon Creek Blvd Albany, NY.

Position Highlights

Quality of Life : Where career opportunities and quality of life converge

Advancement : Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development

Work / Life : Monday Friday Office Hours

What You Will Do

The Medical Assistant is responsible to perform the duties of the position in support of the nurses and physicians in providing quality medical care.

Responsibilities include :

• Escorting patient to exam room, taking appropriate vital signs and documenting all necessary health information into the electronic medical record.
• Responding to patients concerns appropriately.
• Completing referrals and obtaining pre-authorizations for diagnostic testing.
• Following proper protocol for collection and delivery of specimens.
• Participating in all required meetings and practice huddles.
• Completing incoming patient forms and ensuring forms are scanned into the electronic medical record if applicable.
• Using Universal Precautions with all encounters. Knowing and following procedure for handling occurrences involving exposure to blood or other body fluid.
• Documenting all exposure incidents per St Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates policy.
• Notifying physician regarding patients in need of physician intervention.
• Ensuring that patient exam rooms are stocked and cleaned at all times.
• Following office protocol to ensure adequate supplies are ordered and stocked.
• Performing office testing with appropriate training and within scope of practice.
• Handling medical waste appropriately.
• Providing educational materials to patients.
• Providing patients with electronic copy of medical record.
• If applicable, performing front-end functions to insure achievement of established revenue cycle metrics, consistent with excellence standards and practice workflows :
• Scheduling and registration
• Check-in
• Check-out
• Charge entry / claims
• End of day processes
• General duties including but not limited to : Document processing, Scanning, Inbox monitoring
• Complies with Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) care delivery model.
• Performs all mandatory training.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA regulations.
• Works cooperatively with all team members to ensure quality patient care at all times.
• Communicates respectfully and effectively with providers, clinical staff, colleagues, managers and others.
• Adheres to St Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates Code of Conduct in performance of all job duties.
• Obtains and maintains medical assistant certification according to MA certification policy.
• Cross covers other areas as needed.

What You Will Need

Preferred Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

Pay Range : $19.00- $26.15

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment :

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.