Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist

Evergreen Health • Buffalo, NY

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About The Position

At Evergreen, we value collaborative, down-to-earth individuals and encourage self-expression. We recognize that our diverse workforce allows us to provide culturally competent care to everyone in our community.

The Medical Assistant
performs a wide variety of duties and responsibilities in a manner that places emphasis on quality of care and customer service, collaborating with medical staff to ensure a patient-centered approach to care.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current valid CPR/BLS certification
• One (1) year of experience in a healthcare practice
• Reliable transportation with ability to visit all of our Buffalo locations
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally
• Demonstrate familiarity with computers and MS Office software (Outlook, Word)
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a high-stress and fast-moving environment
• Excellent customer service skills required
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant Certification CMA (AAMA)
• Familiarity with EMR system (Medent)

Responsibilities

• Collaborates and supports the team members to ensure a patient-focused approach to care
• Performs clerical duties that drive efficient patient flow
• Prepares patients for provider visits and/or procedures by taking vital signs; accurately records medical history and determines risk factors
• Facilitates lab and diagnostic tests at the request of the ordering provider
• Conducts a review of scheduled patient charts to assist with pre-visit planning
• Assists and prepares all paperwork on behalf of patients including, but not limited to: prior authorizations for treatments and prescriptions, patient benefits, entitlements, disability, and other agency inquiries as assigned
• Maintains exam rooms according to protocols; cleans rooms and equipment between patient exams to ensure patient comfort and compliance with infection control standards; ensures all necessary supplies are stocked and equipment is functioning properly
• Thoroughly records information with the EMR to meet clinical and agency requirements
• Facilitates infection control through utilizing and maintaining sterilization equipment per manufacturer’s recommendation; responsible for autoclave testing and maintaining an autoclave test log
• Maintains documentation of logs as appropriate
• Assists in the evacuation of patients in the event of an emergency
• Maintains compliance with patient medical records and procedures and complies with all HIPAA standards

Benefits

• Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans for you to choose from
• Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you
• Paid Time Off package that equals 4 weeks of time in your first year
• 403b with a generous company match
• Paid parking or monthly metro pass
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid lunch breaks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED