Medical Assistant, Family Practice

About the Role

Medical Assistant position at St. Peter's Health Partner's in the Saratoga/Wilton area.

• Employment Type: Full time
• Shift: Day Shift
• Work Schedule: 4 days/week, 7am-5:30pm
• Location: 1Maple Commons

Key Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms, take vital signs, and document health information into 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 meetings and practice huddles.
• Complete and scan incoming patient forms into the electronic medical record.
• Use Universal Precautions and follow procedures for exposure incidents.
• Document exposure incidents per policy.
• Notify physician of patients requiring intervention.
• Ensure exam rooms are stocked and clean.
• Follow office protocol for ordering and stocking supplies.
• Perform office testing with 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:
• Document processing
• Scanning
• Inbox monitoring
• Comply with the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) care delivery model.
• Perform mandatory training.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
• Work cooperatively with team members for quality patient care.
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with providers, staff, and colleagues.
• Adhere to the St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Code of Conduct.
• Obtain and maintain medical assistant certification.
• Cross-cover other areas as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program.
• Hold National Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, CCMA, RMA).
• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• At least 10 months’ work and/or clinical training experience in the healthcare field.
• Proficient in obtaining manual vital signs.
• Experience using an electronic health record system.
• Commitment to confidentiality and respect.
• Ability to obtain and record patient data (prior health history, family history, allergies, current medications, current complaints, health screening questionnaires).
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology.
• Experience assisting physicians, nurses, or other healthcare providers in performing clinical tasks and procedures.
• Ability to provide patients with information related to their health and wellness.

Tech Stack

• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
• HIPAA compliant communication

Pay Range

• $19.00 - $26.15 per hour.
• Pay based on experience, skills, and education.