Medical Assistant - Women's Health Office

Medical Assistant - Women's Health Office# Careers at Albany Medical Center## Medical Assistant - Women's Health OfficeApply: 391 Myrtle Avenue Albany, NY 12208: Full time: Posted Today: 70946Department/Unit:HBD - OBGYN GeneralistWork Shift:Day (United States of America)Salary Range:$46,215.00 - $60,080.00Medical Assistant Women's Health Office Albany, NY The Medical Assistant (MA) performs assigned tasks of direct and indirect care in the ambulatory setting to meet the care needs of patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP). The Medical Assistant participates as a member of the health care team and accepts appropriate delegation from the RN, LPN or LIP in meeting needs of the patient/family. The Medical Assistant performs assigned tasks in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of patient-centered care. The Medical Assistant carries out designated activities that are within those functions limited by NYS law to unlicensed health care personnel.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:*** Documents information into patient record in an accurate and timely manner* Obtains prior authorizations from insurance companies* Generates medical renewals under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider* Assists LPN’s with obtaining information for pump/sensor/meter approvals* Assists in clinical coverage as needed* Adheres to AMC’s regulatory compliance issues* Other responsibilities as assigned by manager**Qualifications:*** High School diploma or GED is required* Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assisting is required* Medical Assistant Certification is required; CMA or CCMA* Medical office experience preferred but not required* Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills* Ability to work within a team as well as individuallyThank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.### About UsAlbany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including: · Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers· A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College. Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties. #J-18808-Ljbffr