Medical Assistant, Outpatient Cardiology
Trinity Health
Job Title: Medical Assistant – Outpatient Cardiology - Per Diem
About the Role
This is a part-time, day shift position located at 2 Palisades Drive, Albany, NY, for a Medical Assistant in a busy Cardiology Office, on an as-needed basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Escort patients to exam rooms, take vital signs, and document health information in the electronic medical record.
- Respond to patient concerns.
- Complete referrals and obtain pre-authorizations for diagnostic testing.
- Follow protocol for specimen collection and delivery.
- Participate in required meetings and practice huddles.
- Complete and scan incoming patient forms into the electronic medical record.
- Use Universal Precautions and follow procedures for exposure to blood or other body fluids.
- Document exposure incidents per St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates policy.
- Notify physicians of patients needing intervention.
- Ensure patient exam rooms are stocked and cleaned.
- Follow office protocol for ordering and stocking supplies.
- Perform office testing with appropriate training and within scope of practice.
- Handle medical waste appropriately.
- Provide educational materials and electronic copies of medical records to patients.
- Perform front-end functions: scheduling and registration, check-in, check-out, charge entry/claims, end of day processes.
- General duties include document processing, scanning, and inbox monitoring.
- Comply with the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) care delivery model.
- Perform all mandatory training.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
- Work cooperatively with team members to ensure quality patient care.
- Communicate respectfully with providers, staff, and colleagues.
- Adhere to St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates employment guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Adhere to St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates Code of Conduct.
- Obtain and maintain medical assistant certification.
- Cross-cover other areas as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Electronic health record system experience
- Manual vital signs proficiency
- Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- Universal Precautions
- Medical assistant certification
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalency
- At least 10 months of work and/or clinical training experience in the healthcare field
- Ability to obtain and record patient data (prior health history, family history, allergies, current medications, current complaints, health screening questionnaires)
- Experience assisting physicians, nurses, or other healthcare providers with clinical tasks and procedures
- Ability to provide patients with information related to their health and wellness
Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program
- Holds National Medical Assistant Certification: CMA, CCMA, RMA
Pay Range
$19.00 - $26.15 per hour (Pay is based on experience)