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Medical receptionist/Medical assistant

Family Medicine of Malta
Mechanicville, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/26/2026

Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Receptionist/Medical Assistant, where your energetic and compassionate approach will make a meaningful difference in patient care. This vital role combines front-office administrative support with clinical assistance, ensuring smooth operations within a busy medical practice. You'll be the first point of contact for patients, providing exceptional service while supporting medical professionals with essential clinical tasks. Embrace an environment that values your dedication, fosters growth, and promotes a positive patient experience.

Duties

  • Greet patients warmly, verify insurance information, and manage patient check-in and check-out processes efficiently.
  • Schedule appointments, coordinate follow-up visits, and manage appointment reminders to optimize clinic flow.
  • Assist healthcare providers with clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, recording patient histories, and preparing examination rooms.
  • Perform basic medical procedures including phlebotomy (blood draws), medication administration, and X-ray assistance as trained.
  • Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems), document medical histories, and ensure proper coding using ICD standards for billing and documentation purposes.
  • Support hospital medicine and outpatient services by managing patient intake, updating medical records, and assisting with EMR/EHR management.
  • Handle administrative duties such as answering phones, managing correspondence, processing referrals, and maintaining medical documentation with precision.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in a medical office setting, ideally within dermatology, urgent care, hospital medicine or outpatient clinics.
  • Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and ICD coding standards.
  • Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent; additional certifications such as phlebotomy or medication administration are advantageous.
  • Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems and electronic health records management tools.
  • Experience with hospital or Level I/II trauma center environments is preferred; inpatient or PICU experience is a plus.
  • Excellent patient service skills with the ability to communicate clearly and empathetically across diverse populations.
  • Ability to perform clinical procedures including vital signs collection, specimen collection (phlebotomy), X-ray assistance, and basic emergency response protocols.
  • Knowledge of medical-surgical practices across internal medicine, geriatrics, emergency medicine, and other specialties enhances your versatility in this role.

Embark on a rewarding career where your proactive attitude fuels exceptional patient care! We are committed to paying all team members for their valuable contributions while providing opportunities for professional development in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19

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