Medical Assistant or LPN - OBGYN- Albany, NY- Full Time

St. Peters Health Partners-posted 4 months ago
$19 - $29/Yr
Full-time
Albany, NY
5,001-10,000 employees
Hospitals
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If you are looking for an LPN or Medical Assistant position in a provider office, 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 400 Patroon Creek Blvd, Albany NY.

  • Consistently takes accurate vital signs.
  • Accurately collects routine patient data per protocols and/or as directed by the clinical supervisor.
  • Consistently recognizes high-risk situations and reports them appropriately.
  • Confers with the clinical supervisor routinely concerning the plan of care.
  • Makes suggestions as to referrals to other disciplines.
  • Fulfills protocols or clinical guidelines in establishing workflow priorities.
  • Consistently demonstrates acceptable technical skills in providing care.
  • Consistently follows standards of care, established protocols, or clinical guidelines in providing patient care.
  • Consistently follows infection control policies in administering care.
  • Consistently provides patient care in consideration of age-related requirements.
  • Consistently reinforces patient and family teaching.
  • Administers medications safely in accordance with relevant unit policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates ability to accurately transcribe physician orders.
  • Demonstrates a working knowledge of computer skills relevant to the care area.
  • Demonstrates initiative and flexibility with assignments.
  • Functions as a team member in carrying out assignments.
  • Escorts patient to exam room, takes appropriate vital signs and documents all necessary health information into the electronic medical record.
  • Responds to patients concerns appropriately.
  • Completes referrals and obtains pre-authorizations for diagnostic testing.
  • Follows proper protocol for collection and delivery of specimens.
  • Participates in all required meetings and practice huddles.
  • Completes incoming patient forms and ensures forms are scanned into the electronic medical record if applicable.
  • Uses Universal Precautions with all encounters. Knows and follows procedure for handling occurrences involving exposure to blood or other body fluid.
  • Documents all exposure incidents per St Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates policy.
  • Notifies physician regarding patients in need of physician intervention.
  • Ensures that patient exam rooms are stocked and cleaned at all times.
  • Follows office protocol to ensure adequate supplies are ordered and stocked.
  • Performs office testing with appropriate training and within scope of practice.
  • Handles medical waste appropriately.
  • Provides educational materials to patients.
  • Provides patients with electronic copy of medical record.
  • If applicable perform 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.
  • A current license to practice as a Practical Nurse in the State of New York.
  • Graduate of accredited school of Practical Nursing.
  • High School diploma / GED required.
  • Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
  • Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program (Preferred).
  • Holds National Medical Assistant Certification: CMA, CCMA, RMA (Preferred).
  • 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.
  • 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.
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