Medical Assistant

Community Care Physicians • Town of Colonie, NY

2d • $17 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Our General Surgery office is looking for a full-time Medical Assistant to join their team! The hours are: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to use interpersonal skills to establish/maintain cooperative relationships with patients, families, members, physicians/providers, managers, co-workers, and external customers.
• Maintain strictest confidentiality and discretion.
• Knowledge of medical chart reporting/records.

Nice To Haves

• Previous medical/clinical experience preferred.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Previous phlebotomy experience is preferred.
• Experience with Allscripts is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Document verbal conversations and information into the patient records in an accurate, legible and timely manner.
• Maintain timely patient flow.
• Prepare patient for visit as appropriate, based on office/provider requirements.
• Obtain specimens (i.e., urine, blood, etc.) from patients as directed by the provider.
• Accurate and timely order entry into the lab system.
• Perform clinical office procedures as directed by the provider (i.e. EKG, PFT, etc.).
• Assist providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision and life insurances
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED