Medical Assistant - Family Practice - 4 day work week

Trinity Health•Saratoga Springs, NY

5d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports nurses and physicians in providing quality medical care at 1 Maple Commons in the Saratoga/Wilton area. This is a full-time position with a four-day work week, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The role includes clinical support, patient communication and documentation, and may include front-end office and revenue-cycle functions. The position follows the Patient Centered Medical Home care delivery model and requires maintaining patient confidentiality and complying with HIPAA regulations. The organization highlights an orientation program, tuition allowance, career development, and weekday office hours. The stated pay range is $19.00–$26.15 per hour, with pay based on experience, skills, education, and location.

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.
Ability to obtain and maintain medical assistant certification according to the MA 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, obtain appropriate vital signs, and document necessary 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.
Collect and deliver specimens according to proper protocol.
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 exposures to blood or other body 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 when appropriately trained and within scope of practice.
Handle medical waste appropriately.
Provide educational materials to patients and provide patients with an electronic copy of their medical record.
When applicable, perform front-end functions including scheduling and registration, check-in, check-out, charge entry and claims, and end-of-day processes.
Perform general duties including document processing, scanning, and inbox monitoring.
Complete mandatory training and maintain patient confidentiality in accordance 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 MA certification policy.
Cross-cover other areas as needed.