Medical Assistant- Urology Office

Medical Assistant - Urology Office

If you are looking for a Medical Assistant position in Albany, full time, 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 4 Executive Park.

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 patients to exam rooms, taking vital signs, documenting health information into the electronic medical record, responding to patient concerns, completing referrals, following proper protocol for collection and delivery of specimens, participating in meetings and practice huddles, completing incoming patient forms, ensuring forms are scanned into the electronic medical record, using universal precautions, 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, 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, complying with Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) care delivery model, performing all mandatory training, maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA regulations, working cooperatively with all team members to ensure quality patient care at all times, communicating respectfully and effectively with providers, clinical staff, colleagues, managers and others, adhering to St Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates Code of Conduct in performance of all job duties, obtaining and maintaining medical assistant certification according to MA certification policy, 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 - $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.