Medical Assistant

apartment Albany Medical Center location_onEast Bayside, ME 04101, US

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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.

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