About the Role
This Medical Assistant position in Albany, NY, offers a full-time opportunity within St. Peter's Health Partner's Urology Office. The role supports nurses and physicians in delivering quality medical care, emphasizing a strong work-life balance with a Monday to Friday schedule.
Responsibilities
- Escort patients to exam rooms, take vital signs, and document health information in the electronic medical record.
- Respond to patient concerns appropriately.
- Complete referrals and obtain pre-authorizations for diagnostic testing.
- Follow proper protocol for specimen collection and delivery.
- Participate in all required meetings and practice huddles.
- Complete incoming patient forms and scan them into the electronic medical record.
- Use Universal Precautions with all encounters and follow procedures for exposure to blood or body fluids.
- Document all exposure incidents per St Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates policy.
- Notify physicians regarding patients needing intervention.
- Ensure patient exam rooms are stocked and clean.
- Follow office protocol for ordering and stocking supplies.
- Perform office testing with appropriate training and within scope of practice.
- Handle medical waste appropriately.
- Provide educational materials and electronic copies of medical records to patients.
- Perform front-end functions including scheduling, registration, check-in, check-out, charge entry/claims, and end-of-day processes.
- Perform general duties such as document processing, scanning, and inbox monitoring.
- Comply with the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) care delivery model.
- Perform all mandatory training.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
- Work cooperatively with team members to ensure quality patient care.
- Communicate respectfully and effectively with all staff.
- Adhere to St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Code of Conduct.
- Obtain and maintain medical assistant certification.
- Cross-cover other areas as needed.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program (Preferred)
- National Medical Assistant Certification: CMA, CCMA, RMA (Preferred)
- High School Diploma or equivalency (Minimum)
- At least 10 months’ work and/or clinical training experience in the healthcare field (Minimum)
- 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 prior health history, family history, allergies, current medications, current complaints, and 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
Skills
- Medical Assistant skills
- Vital signs measurement
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation
- Referral completion
- Pre-authorization processing
- Specimen handling
- Patient communication
- Medical terminology
- Basic anatomy
- Clinical task assistance
- Health and wellness education
- Front-end office functions (scheduling, registration, check-in/out, charge entry)
- Document processing
- Scanning
- HIPAA compliance
Location
- Albany, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Day Shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience Level
- At least 10 months’ work and/or clinical training experience in the healthcare field
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalency
- Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program (Preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- $19.00 - $26.15 per hour
Benefits
- Strong orientation program
- Generous tuition allowance
- Career development
About the Company
- St. Peter's Health Partner's cares for more people in more places.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
