Medical Assistant- Urology Office

Trinity Health•Albany, NY

1d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

This Medical Assistant position is located in an Urology Office in Albany, NY, and is a full-time, day shift role. The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing duties to support nurses and physicians in providing quality medical care. The role emphasizes quality of life, advancement opportunities with a strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance, and career development. The work schedule is Monday through Friday office hours, offering a good work-life balance.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalency
At least 10 months’ work and/or clinical training experience in the healthcare field
Proficient 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 but not limited to: prior health history, family history, allergies, current medications, current complaints, health screening questionnaires
Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology
Experience assisting physicians, nurses, or other healthcare providers in performing clinical tasks and procedures
Ability to provide patients with information related to their health and wellness

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Escort patients to exam rooms, take appropriate vital signs, and document health information in the electronic medical record.
Respond to patient concerns appropriately.
Complete referrals and obtain pre-authorizations for diagnostic testing.
Follow proper protocol for collection and delivery of specimens.
Participate in all required meetings and practice huddles.
Complete incoming patient forms and ensure they are scanned into the electronic medical record.
Use Universal Precautions with all encounters.
Follow procedures for handling exposure to blood or other body fluids and document incidents per policy.
Notify the physician regarding patients needing intervention.
Ensure patient exam rooms are stocked and cleaned at all times.
Follow office protocol to ensure adequate supplies are ordered and stocked.
Perform office testing with appropriate training and within scope of practice.
Handle medical waste appropriately.
Provide educational materials to patients.
Provide patients with an electronic copy of their medical record.
Perform front-end functions to achieve revenue cycle metrics, including scheduling, registration, check-in, check-out, charge entry/claims, and end-of-day processes.
Perform general duties such as document processing, scanning, and inbox monitoring.
Comply with the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) care delivery model.
Perform all mandatory training.
Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
Work cooperatively with all team members to ensure quality patient care.
Communicate respectfully and effectively with providers, clinical staff, colleagues, and managers.
Adhere to the St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Code of Conduct.
Obtain and maintain medical assistant certification according to policy.
Cross-cover other areas as needed.