Medical Assistant
Evergreen Health•Buffalo, NY
•$0 - $43,992
About The Position
The Medical Assistant performs a wide variety of duties with an emphasis on quality of care and customer service, collaborating with medical staff to support a patient-centered approach to care. The role includes clinical, clerical, and administrative work to promote efficient patient flow and support patient visits and procedures. The Medical Assistant must be able to travel to Evergreen Health's Buffalo locations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current, valid CPR/BLS certification.
- One year of experience in a healthcare practice.
- Ability to travel to Buffalo locations.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally.
- Familiarity with computers and Microsoft Office.
- Awareness of and sensitivity to issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations.
Nice To Haves
- Medical Assistant Certification (CMA (AAMA)).
- Familiarity with the Medent EMR system.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with and support team members to ensure a patient-focused approach to care.
- Perform clerical duties that support efficient patient flow.
- Prepare patients for provider visits and procedures by taking vital signs, accurately recording medical history, and determining risk factors.
- Facilitate laboratory and diagnostic tests at the request of the ordering provider.
- Review scheduled patient charts to assist with pre-visit planning.
- Prepare paperwork on behalf of patients, including prior authorizations for treatments and prescriptions, patient benefits and entitlements, disability paperwork, and responses to other agency inquiries as assigned.
- Maintain exam rooms according to protocols; clean rooms and equipment between patient exams to support patient comfort and infection-control compliance.
- Ensure necessary supplies are stocked and equipment is functioning properly.
Benefits
- Choice of multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans.
- Dental and vision coverage at no cost to the employee.
- Paid time off totaling four weeks during the first year.
- 403(b) retirement plan with a company match.
- Paid parking or a monthly metro pass.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Paid lunch breaks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
