Trinity Health·Elgin Township, Illinois
The Medical Assistant supports nurses and physicians by performing clinical duties, documenting patient health information, and managing exam room supplies. They also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, registration, and obtaining pre-authorizations for diagnostic testing.
Employment type: Full time
Clinical Medical Assistant - Outpatient Cardiology Office - Niskayuna, NY - FT
If you are looking for a Medical Assistant position in a busy Cardiology Office in Niskayuna, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places.
This position is located 2546 Balltown Road, Niskayuna, NY.
The Medical Assistant is responsible to perform the duties of the position in support of the nurses and physicians in providing quality medical care. The Medical Assistant will perform all job functions in a courteous and professional manner consistent with the mission and core values of St Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Escorts patient to exam room, takes appropriate vital signs and documents all necessary health information into the electronic medical record.
Responds to patients concerns appropriately.
Completes referrals and obtains pre-authorizations for diagnostic testing.
Follows proper protocol for collection and delivery of specimens.
Participates in all required meetings and practice huddles.
Completes incoming patient forms and ensures forms are scanned into the electronic medical record if applicable.
Uses Universal Precautions with all encounters. Knows and follows procedure for handling occurrences involving exposure to blood or other body fluid.
Documents all exposure incidents per St Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates policy.
Notifies physician regarding patients in need of physician intervention.
Ensures that patient exam rooms are stocked and cleaned at all times.
Follows office protocol to ensure adequate supplies are ordered and stocked.
Performs office testing with appropriate training and within scope of practice.
Handles medical waste appropriately.
Provides educational materials to patients.
Provides patients with electronic copy of medical record.
If applicable perform front-end functions to insure achievement of established revenue cycle metrics, consistent with excellence standards and practice workflows:
Scheduling and registration
Check-in
Check-out
Charge entry/claims
End of day processes
General duties including but not limited to:
Document processing
Scanning
Inbox monitoring
Complies with Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) care delivery model.
Performs all mandatory training.
Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA regulations.
Works cooperatively with all team members to ensure quality patient care at all times.
Communicates respectfully and effectively with providers, clinical staff, colleagues, managers and others.
Adheres to St Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates employment guidelines and policies and procedures at all times.
Adheres to St Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Code of Conduct in performance of all job duties.
Obtains and maintains medical assistant certification according to MA certification policy.
Cross covers other areas as needed
Performs other duties as assigned.
This description is intended to only provide basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve. These responsibilities are subject to change at any time.
$19.00 - $26.15
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least 10 months of healthcare experience, with proficiency in manual vital signs and EHR systems. A Medical Assistant training program graduation and national certification (CMA, CCMA, or RMA) are preferred.
Market context
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