Medical Assistant

This is a Medical Assistant position in Albany, NY. The job involves performing duties to support nurses and physicians in providing quality medical care. Responsibilities include escorting patients, taking vital signs, and documenting health information. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalency and at least 10 months of work and/or clinical training experience in the healthcare field.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program
• Holds 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 including but not limited to: 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

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health insurance