Job Information
Trinity Health Full-time - Travel Medical Assistant - Outpatient - M-F/DAY in Watervliet, New York
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Full-time - Travel Medical Assistant - Outpatient - M-F/DAY
Hiring non-certified candidates who have 10 months or more of clinical experience! Will pay for you to sit for the National Certification Exam!
The Medical Assistant supports nurses and physicians in delivering quality medical care, performing duties courteously and professionally in line with St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates' mission and values.
Schedule: M-F Office Hours - no weekends, evenings or Holidays
Travel Pay!
Key Responsibilities:
Escort patients, take vital signs, and document health information in the electronic medical record.
Address patient concerns and assist with referrals and pre-authorizations for testing.
Follow protocols for specimen collection and delivery.
Participate in meetings and ensure patient forms are completed and scanned.
Maintain clean and stocked exam rooms and manage office supplies.
Perform office testing as trained, handle medical waste, and provide educational materials to patients.
Support front-end functions like scheduling, check-in/out, charge entry, and document processing.
Adhere to PCMH care delivery standards and maintain HIPAA compliance.
Work collaboratively with team members and communicate effectively.
Preferred Qualifications:
Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program.
National Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, CCMA, RMA).
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
At least 10 months of healthcare experience.
Proficient in manual vital signs and electronic health record systems.
Commitment to confidentiality and respect.
Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology.
Experience assisting healthcare providers and providing patient health information.
This job description provides a general overview and may evolve as needs change. Responsibilities are subject to modification.
Pay Range: $19.55 - $26.70
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 to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran