Medical Assistant

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Medical Assistant - Albany, NY If you are looking for a Medical Assistant position in Rensselaer, Full Time, 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 at 5 Palisades Drive, Albany. Position Highlights: 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 What you will do: The Medical Assistant is responsible to perform the duties of the position in support of the nurses and physicians in providing quality medical care. 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 t...