Outpatient Medical Assistant- Surgical Practice- Albany, NY

Medical Assistant – Surgical Office
-Albany, NY - FT

St. Peter's Health Partners is looking for a Medical Assistant to support nurses and physicians in providing quality medical care er's Hospital.

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift: Day Shift (8:30 am – 5:00 pm Mon‑Fri, 7:45 am – 4:15 pm Wed)

• Quality of Life:
  Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
• Advancement:
  Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
• Work/Life:
  Monday‑Friday Office Hours (8:30 am to 5:00 pm Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) and 7:45 am‑4:15 pm on Wednesdays

The Medical Assistant supports nurses and physicians to deliver quality medical care.

• Escort patients to the exam room, take vital signs and document all necessary 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 scan them into the electronic medical record if applicable.
• Use Universal Precautions with all encounters and follow procedure for handling occurrences involving exposure to blood or other body fluid.
• Document all exposure incidents per St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates policy.
• Notify the physician regarding patients in need of physician intervention.
• Ensure that 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 the 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
• Comply with 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 at all times.
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with providers, clinical staff, colleagues, managers and others.
• Adhere to St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Code of Conduct in performance of all job duties.
• Obtain and maintain medical assistant certification according to MA certification policy.
• Cross‑cover other areas as needed.

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

• 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

$19.00 – $26.15 per hour. 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.