Medical Assistant

Community Care Physicians•City of Schenectady, NY

8d•$17 - $22

About The Position

Community Care Physicians is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join the team at its Family Practice Guilderland office. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The role supports providers and patients by maintaining accurate records, facilitating patient flow, preparing patients for visits, collecting specimens, entering laboratory orders, performing clinical procedures, and assisting with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments. Compensation is $17.00–$22.00 per hour. Individual compensation depends on factors including work experience, qualifications, and skills; some roles may be eligible for overtime pay. The company describes its total rewards package as including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, and a retirement plan. The position is 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.
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 based on office and provider requirements.
Obtain specimens, including 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.