Medical Assistant

Community Care Physicians•Town of Colonie, NY

13d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Community Care Physicians is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for its Urgent Care Latham office. This is a 30-hour-per-week position. The schedule is Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., and every other Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Medical Assistant supports patient visits and clinical operations by documenting information in patient records, maintaining patient flow, preparing patients for visits, collecting specimens, entering laboratory orders, performing clinical procedures as directed, and assisting providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments. Compensation is $17.00–$22.00 per hour. Individual compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and skills; some roles may be eligible for overtime pay. Community Care Physicians offers a total rewards package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, and a retirement plan. The workplace is described as business casual.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Ability to use interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with patients, families, members, physicians and providers, managers, coworkers, and external customers.
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 as appropriate to office and provider requirements.
Obtain specimens, such as urine and blood, as directed by the provider.
Enter orders accurately and promptly into the laboratory system.
Perform clinical office procedures, such as EKGs and PFTs, as directed by the provider.
Assist providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.