Medical Assistant

TCC Health•Jamestown, NY

12d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works under the supervision of an appropriate licensed professional to help patients and their families by providing information, services, and assistance. The role combines administrative duties with basic clinical tasks, including preparing patients for examinations, maintaining medical records, coordinating appointments, and keeping supplies and equipment ready. The Medical Assistant is also expected to follow professional standards, policies, procedures, and applicable legal requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma and two years of equivalent experience required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to enter data into the health record.
Supply management skills.
Verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability preferred.

Responsibilities

Verify patient information by interviewing patients, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of visits.
Prepare patients for examinations by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summaries.
Safeguard medical records and maintain patient confidentiality, including completing diagnostic and procedure coding.
Transmit physicians’ orders and answer patients’ questions.
Schedule appointments with specialists as needed, verify appointment times with patients, and prepare charts, pre-admission forms, and consent forms.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications.
Serve and protect the practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements.
Accept ownership for assigned work and explore opportunities to add value to the practice.
Perform all other duties as assigned.