What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant Outpatient Pediatric Specialty office 22 New Scotland Ave position at Albany Medical Center?
Job Title: Medical Assistant - Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Job Summary (50 words)
We are seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct and indirect care in the ambulatory setting under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The successful candidate will perform assigned tasks, document patient information, and adhere to AMC's regulatory compliance issues.
Job Description:
The Medical Assistant participates as a member of the healthcare team and accepts appropriate delegation from the RN, LPN or LIP in meeting needs of the patient/family. They perform assigned tasks in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of patient-centered care.
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
- 1-3 years 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
Physical Demands:
- Standing - Constantly
- Walking - Constantly
- Sitting - Rarely
- Lifting - Frequently
- Carrying - Frequently
- Pulling - Occasionally
- Climbing - Occasionally
- Balancing - Occasionally
- Stooping - Frequently
- Kneeling - Frequently
- Crouching - Frequently
- Crawling - Occasionally
- Reaching - Frequently
- Handling - Frequently
- Grasping - Frequently
- Feeling - Constantly
- Talking - Constantly
- Hearing - Constantly
- Repitive Motions - Constantly
- Eyehandfoot Coordination - Constantly
Working Conditions:
- Extreme cold - Rarely
- Extreme heat - Rarely
- Humidity - Rarely
- Wet - Rarely
- Noise - Constantly
- Hazards - Frequently
- Temperature Change - Rarely
- Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
- Vibration - Rarely
