Medical Assistant

Location: City of Albany

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220 Washington Ave Extension, Albany, NY 12203time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
68674

Department/Unit:

HBD - Community Endo

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:$40,495.10 - $52,643.64

The Medical Assistant (MA) performs assigned tasks of direct and indirect care in the ambulatory setting to meet the care needs of patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP). The Medical Assistant participates as a member of the health care team and accepts appropriate delegation from the RN, LPN or LIP in meeting needs of the patient/family.

The Medical Assistant performs assigned tasks in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of patient-centered care. The Medical Assistant carries out designated activities that are within those functions limited by NYS law to unlicensed health care personnel.  
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities
*** Documents information into patient record in an accurate and timely manner
* Obtains prior authorizations from insurance companies
* Generates medical renewals under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider
* Assists LPN’s with obtaining information for pump/sensor/meter approvals
* Assists in clinical coverage as needed
* Adheres to AMC’s regulatory compliance issues
* Other responsibilities as assigned by manager  
** Qualifications
* ** High School Diploma/G.E.D.

- required
* Medical office experience - preferred
* Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work within a team as well as individually
* Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA Upon Hire - required
* National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)-NCTT Upon Hire - required
* Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)-American Medical Technologists Upon Hire - required  Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Please be aware for the safety and security of our colleagues and patients all new employees are required to successfully complete all applicable federal, State and institutionally mandated pre-employment screening requirements including:
* Relevant Background Check(s)
* Drug Screen
* PPD / Tuberculosis Test
* Reference Check
* Applicable vaccinations  Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital  Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and  administration. We value all our staff members and offer  including:
· Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
· A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care  and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The  downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

, along with , , , and the , form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.
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