Medical Assistant

Trinity Health•Latham, IL

14d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports nurses and physicians in providing quality medical care at 713 Troy-Schenectady Road in Latham, New York. The role includes assisting with patient visits, recording information in the electronic medical record, supporting clinical procedures, and carrying out administrative and practice operations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The position is full-time and offers a pay range of $19.00 to $25.09 per hour, based on experience, skills, and education. The employer describes a strong orientation program, tuition allowance, and career development opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 10 months of work and/or clinical training experience in the healthcare field.
Proficiency 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 prior and family health history, allergies, current medications, current complaints, and health-screening questionnaires.
Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology.
Experience assisting physicians, nurses, or other healthcare providers with clinical tasks and procedures.
Ability to provide patients with information related to their health and wellness.
Obtain and maintain medical assistant certification according to the employer’s certification policy.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program.
National Medical Assistant Certification: CMA, CCMA, or RMA.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to exam rooms, take appropriate vital signs, and document health information in the electronic medical record.
Respond appropriately to patient concerns and notify physicians when patients need physician intervention.
Complete referrals and obtain pre-authorizations for diagnostic testing.
Follow protocols for collecting and delivering specimens.
Participate in required meetings and practice huddles.
Complete incoming patient forms and scan them into the electronic medical record when applicable.
Use Universal Precautions and follow procedures for exposure to blood or other bodily fluids; document exposure incidents according to policy.
Keep patient exam rooms stocked and clean, and follow office protocols for ordering and stocking supplies.
Perform office testing after appropriate training and within scope of practice; handle medical waste appropriately.
Provide patients with educational materials and electronic copies of their medical records.
When applicable, perform front-end revenue-cycle functions, including scheduling, registration, check-in, check-out, charge entry and claims, and end-of-day processes.
Perform general duties such as document processing, scanning, and inbox monitoring.
Comply with the Patient Centered Medical Home care delivery model and complete mandatory training.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Work cooperatively with team members and communicate respectfully and effectively with providers, clinical staff, colleagues, managers, and others.
Adhere to the St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Code of Conduct.
Obtain and maintain medical assistant certification according to the medical assistant certification policy.
Cross-cover other areas as needed.