Medical Assistant – Saratoga Cardiology - Per Diem

Part-time, day-shift Medical Assistant position in a busy Cardiology office in Saratoga, located at 6 Care Lane.

About the Role

This position supports nurses and physicians in providing quality medical care. Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance, and career development opportunities are available. Work/life balance with Monday–Friday office hours.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms, take vital signs, and document health information in the electronic medical record.
• Respond to patient concerns appropriately.
• Complete referrals and obtain pre-authorizations for diagnostic testing.
• Follow proper protocol for collection and delivery of specimens.
• Participate in required meetings and practice huddles.
• Complete and scan incoming patient forms into the electronic medical record.
• Use Universal Precautions in all patient encounters.
• Know and follow procedures for exposure to blood or other body fluids; document exposure incidents per policy.
• Notify physician regarding patients needing intervention.
• Ensure exam rooms are stocked and cleaned at all times.
• Follow office protocol for ordering and stocking supplies.
• Perform office testing with appropriate training and within scope of practice.
• Handle medical waste appropriately.
• Provide educational materials and electronic copies of medical records to patients.
• Perform front-end functions (scheduling, registration, check-in/out, charge entry, claims, end-of-day processes) to meet revenue cycle metrics.
• General duties including document processing, scanning, and inbox monitoring.
• Comply with Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) care delivery model.
• Complete all mandatory training.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
• Work cooperatively with team members to ensure quality patient care.
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with providers, staff, colleagues, and managers.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct in all job duties.
• Obtain and maintain medical assistant certification according to policy.
• Cross-cover other areas as needed.

Requirements

• 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 (prior health history, family history, allergies, medications, complaints, health screening questionnaires).
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology.
• Experience assisting physicians, nurses, or other healthcare providers in clinical tasks and procedures.
• Ability to provide patients with health and wellness information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program.
• Holds National Medical Assistant Certification: CMA, CCMA, RMA.

Pay

Pay range: $19.00 – $26.15 per hour, based on experience.