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Medical Assistant - Women's Health Office

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY • 1d ago

Department/Unit:

HBD - OBGYN Generalist

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$46,215.00 - $60,080.00

Medical Assistant

Women's Health Office

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 include:

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 or GED is required

Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assisting is required

Medical Assistant Certification is required; CMA or CCMA

Medical office experience preferred but not required

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work within a team as well as individually

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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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