Medical Assistant - New Schenectady Primary Care Office

Medical Assistant - New Schenectady Primary Care Office - Full Time

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

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

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 patients to exam rooms, taking vital signs, documenting health information into the electronic medical record, responding to patient concerns, completing referrals and obtaining pre-authorizations for diagnostic testing, following proper protocol for collection and delivery of specimens, participating in meetings and practice huddles, completing incoming patient forms, ensuring exam rooms are stocked and cleaned, following office protocol to ensure adequate supplies are ordered and stocked, performing office testing, handling medical waste appropriately, providing educational materials to patients, providing patients with electronic copy of medical record, performing front-end functions to achieve revenue cycle metrics, complying with Patient Centered Medical Home care delivery model, performing all mandatory training, maintaining patient confidentiality, working cooperatively with team members, communicating respectfully and effectively, adhering to St Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates Code of Conduct, obtaining and maintaining medical assistant certification, and cross covering other areas as needed.

What you will need: Preferred Qualifications Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program Holds National Medical Assistant Certification: CMA, CCMA, RMA Minimum 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 Pay Range: $19.00 - $25.09 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.