Outpatient Medical Assistant or LPN - Pediatrics- Albany, NY- Full Time

Employment Type : Full time Shift : Day Shift Description : If you are looking for an LPN or Medical Assistant position in a provider office, full time, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places. This position is located at 400 Patroon Creek Blvd, Albany NY. Position Highlights :

• Quality of Life : Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
• Advancement : Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
• Work / Life : Monday-Friday Office Hours What you will do : The LPN administers nursing care to patients under the direction of a Registered Professional. Assists with treatments and procedures and carries out selected duties within the framework of the established nursing plan of care. Complies with established nursing policies, procedures and standards to provide safe, quality care to patients. Responsibilities :
• Consistently takes accurate vital signs.
• Accurately collects routine patient data per protocols and / or as directed by the clinical supervisor.
• Consistently recognizes high-risk situations and reports them appropriately.
• Confers with the clinical supervisor routinely concerning the plan of care.
• Makes suggestions as to referrals to other disciplines.
• Fulfills protocols or clinical guidelines in establishing workflow priorities.
• Consistently demonstrates acceptable technical skills in providing care.
• Consistently follows standards of care, established protocols, or clinical guidelines in providing patient care.
• Consistently follows infection control policies in administering care.
• Consistently provides patient care in consideration of age-related requirements.
• Consistently reinforces patient and family teaching.
• Administers medications safely in accordance with relevant unit policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to accurately transcribe physician orders.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of computer skills relevant to the care area.
• Demonstrates initiative and flexibility with assignments.
• Functions as a team member in carrying out assignments. What you will need :
• A current license to practice as a Practical Nurse in the State of New York
• Graduate of accredited school of Practical Nursing.
• High School diploma / GED required
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs. Pay Range : $23.85-$29.95 MEDICAL ASSISTANT What you will do : The Medical Assistant is responsible to perform the duties of the position in support of the nurses and physicians in providing quality medical care. Responsibilities :
• Escorts patient to exam room, takes appropriate vital signs and documents all necessary health information into the electronic medical record.
• Responds to patients concerns appropriately.
• Completes referrals and obtains pre-authorizations for diagnostic testing.
• Follows proper protocol for collection and delivery of specimens.
• Participates in all required meetings and practice huddles.
• Completes incoming patient forms and ensures forms are scanned into the electronic medical record if applicable.
• Uses Universal Precautions with all encounters. Knows and follows procedure for handling occurrences involving exposure to blood or other body fluid.
• Documents all exposure incidents per St Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates policy.
• Notifies physician regarding patients in need of physician intervention.
• Ensures that patient exam rooms are stocked and cleaned at all times.
• Follows office protocol to ensure adequate supplies are ordered and stocked.
• Performs office testing with appropriate training and within scope of practice.
• Handles medical waste appropriately.
• Provides educational materials to patients.
• Provides patients with electronic copy of medical record.
• If applicable perform front-end functions to insure achievement of established revenue cycle metrics, consistent with excellence standards and practice workflows :
• Scheduling and registration
• Check-in
• Check-out
• Charge entry / claims
• End of day processes
• General duties including but not limited to :
• Document processing
• Scanning
• Inbox monitoring
• Complies with Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) care delivery model.
• Performs all mandatory training.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA regulations.
• Works cooperatively with all team members to ensure quality patient care at all times.
• Communicates respectfully and effectively with providers, clinical staff, colleagues, managers and others.
• Adheres to St Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates Code of Conduct in performance of all job duties.
• Obtains and maintains medical assistant certification according to MA certification policy.
• Cross covers other areas as needed What you will need : Preferred Qualifications
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program
• Holds National Medical Assistant Certification : CMA, CCMA, RMA Minimum Qualifications
• 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 Pay Range : $19.00 - $26.15 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
• Our Commitment
• Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.