Medical Assistant- START ASAP
About The Position
First Choice is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to join a busy, collaborative healthcare team in Amherst, NY. The role supports office operations and helps create a welcoming, organized experience for patients by assisting with front desk operations, preparing exam rooms, and supporting patient flow. It includes general clinical support but does not involve hands-on medical assisting or direct patient care procedures. This is a contract-to-hire position based out of Buffalo, NY, and is fully onsite. The listed pay range is $18.00–$18.50 per hour. Individual compensation depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors. The position is anticipated to close on November 19, 2026. If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contribution options; voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents; short- and long-term disability; a health spending account (HSA); transportation benefits; an employee assistance program; and time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave. Eligibility and benefit terms may vary.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Comfort using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Strong computer and data-entry skills.
- Ability to type approximately 40 WPM.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented, dependable, and organized.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Willingness to learn HIPAA and healthcare compliance requirements.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of clerical, administrative, or customer service experience is preferred.
- Medical office or health insurance experience is a plus.
- Previous medical office experience is helpful; candidates with strong administrative or customer service backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients and provide friendly, professional front desk support.
- Assist with patient check-in, scheduling, and general office needs.
- Prepare and organize exam rooms for appointments.
- Help coordinate patient flow throughout the office.
- Answer phones and respond to patient questions.
- Maintain accurate and organized patient information.
- Assist with general clerical and administrative tasks.
- Follow HIPAA guidelines and office procedures.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Critical illness coverage
- Accident coverage
- Hospital coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contribution options
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents
- Short- and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
