Medical Assistant

Community Care Physicians•Troy, NY

About The Position

Capital Healthcare Associates is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join its team. The position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in a business-casual environment. The Medical Assistant supports patient visits and clinical office operations by maintaining patient records and flow, preparing patients, collecting specimens, entering laboratory orders, performing procedures, and assisting providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments. Compensation is $17.00–$22.00 per hour. Individual compensation depends on factors such as work experience, qualifications, and skills; some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay. The company offers a total rewards package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, and a retirement plan.

Requirements

High school graduation 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.
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 in patient records accurately, legibly, and in a timely manner.
Maintain timely patient flow.
Prepare patients for visits as appropriate to office and provider requirements.
Obtain specimens, including urine and blood, as directed by the provider.
Enter orders accurately and promptly into the laboratory system.
Perform clinical office procedures as directed by the provider, such as EKGs and PFTs.
Assist providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.