Medical Assistant

Community Care Physicians•Clifton Park, NY

About The Position

Community Care Physicians’ Community Care Family Medicine office is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant. The role works Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and supports providers and patients through clinical and administrative tasks. Compensation is $17.00–$22.00 per hour; individual compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and skills, and some roles may be eligible for overtime. The position is based in a business-casual environment.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Ability to use interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with patients, families, members, physicians/providers, managers, coworkers, and external customers.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion.
Knowledge of medical chart reporting and records.

Nice To Haves

Previous medical or clinical experience.
Medical Assistant certification.
Previous phlebotomy experience.
Experience with Allscripts.

Responsibilities

Document verbal conversations and information accurately, legibly, and promptly in patient records.
Maintain timely patient flow.
Prepare patients for visits according to office and provider requirements.
Obtain patient specimens, such as urine and blood, as directed by the provider.
Enter orders accurately and promptly into the lab system.
Perform clinical office procedures as directed by the provider, such as EKGs and PFTs.
Assist providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
Maintain confidentiality and discretion.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with patients, families, members, physicians/providers, managers, coworkers, and external customers.