Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant performs a mixture of both clerical administrative medical assisting, as well as clinical medical office assisting in Primary and/or Specialty care settings. The Certified Medical Assistant works in collaboration with licensed physicians and mid-level providers (NP/PA’s), and reports to a Physician Practice Manager.

STATUS: Full-time

LOCATION: Potsdam Gastro

DEPARTMENT: Primary Care & Specialty Practices

SCHEDULE: 8 Hour, Days

ATTRIBUTES

• Medical Assistant Certification or medical assistant experience preferred

• Strong customer service, computer, and communication skills

• Bilingual preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care & Physician Assistance. Room patients in a timely fashion, complete patient work-up, obtain vital signs, assist physicians with procedures; manage physician orders and complete appropriate forms/requests; report issues to a licensed staff member when necessary

• Maintenance. Ensure treatment rooms are stocked as needed; update and maintain patients’ e-record

• Compliance. Adhere to required department and system protocols, HIPAA regulations and local, state and federal requirements