Medical Assistant

Community Care Physicians•Schenectady, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Care Physicians is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join the team at its Family Practice Guilderland office. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Medical Assistant supports patient visits and clinical procedures while maintaining accurate patient records and timely patient flow. Compensation is $17.00–$22.00 per hour. Individual compensation depends on factors such as 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, a retirement plan, and other offerings. The work environment is business casual. Community Care Physicians is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates with diverse intellectual, gender, and ethnic perspectives.

Requirements

High school graduate 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 according to 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, such as EKGs and PFTs, as directed by the provider.
Assist providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.