Medical Assistant - Clinic

OrthoNY•Village of Colonie, NY

About The Position

We're looking for a full-time Medical Assistant to join our Albany team! Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm As a Medical Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting our physicians and ensuring the highest quality of care for our patients. Our Medical Assistant roles offer a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment where you can make a real difference in patients' lives. General Description: This Medical Assistant position provides both clinical and administrative support in patient registration, rooming, demographic and medical data collection as well as patient checkout including appointments, discharge information and payment under the supervision of a provider.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
1-3 years of experience in a medical setting preferred
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Strong data entry skills

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistance Certification or Degree in the Sciences preferred
CPR/BLS preferred

Responsibilities

Greeting patients promptly and professionally
Assisting patients with the registration process including but not limited to assistance with collecting required patient information, medical history, relevant documents, and electronic signatures
Preparing the patient for the exam by performing preliminary tests, as needed
Reporting relevant information to the provider
Assisting the provider with patient care as requested
Performing scribe duties, as needed
Reviewing treatment procedures with patients
Assisting in ordering tests/retrieving results
Reviewing discharge instructions
Bracing & brace measurements under the supervision of a licensed professional
Collecting any patient payments and scheduling follow up appointments, if required
Balancing and closing a journal each day, when applicable
Maintains a high level of confidentiality and complies with HIPAA standards
Other responsibilities as needed