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Medical Assistant - Outpatient Pediatric Specialties

Albany Medical Center
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Albany, NY, US

Salary

$46,215 - $60,080 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Medical Assistant in the Pediatric Pulmonary department at Albany Med Health System, working Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • The salary range for this role is between $46,215.00 and $60,080.00 per year.
  • Candidates should have a high school diploma or G.E.D. and 1-3 years of medical office experience is preferred.
  • The Medical Assistant will perform direct and indirect care tasks under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals and must be a Certified Medical Assistant upon hire.
  • This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team.

Department/Unit:

HBD - Pediatric Pulmonary

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$46,215.00 - $60,080.00Medical Assistant
Outpatient Pediatric Specialties
Monday to Friday - 08:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
Location: 22 New Scotland Ave Albany NY


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

  • 1-3 years Medical office experience - preferred

  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to work within a team as well as individually

  • Certified Medical Assistant with accreditation by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) Upon Hire - required

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
 

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!​

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, 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 Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.




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