Regular Full-time

206 S. Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY, US

Requisition ID: 2452

Salary: $43,992.00 Annually

Evergreen Health

At Evergreen and our affiliates, 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.

As part of the essential functions of the role, the Medical Assistant:

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

Qualified Candidate will have a High School diploma or GED, current valid CPR/BLS certification, and one (1) year of experience in a healthcare practice; candidate must be able to travel to our Buffalo locations; Medical Assistant Certification CMA (AAMA) strongly preferred; familiarity with EMR system (Medent) strongly preferred; candidate must be able to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally; demonstrate familiarity with computers and MS Office; awareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential.

Job Type: Full-time ; Monday-Friday

Required education: High School Diploma or GED

Required experience: 1 year experience in a healthcare practice required; experience with EMR (Medent) systems strongly preferred

Required certification: CPR/BLS required; CMA (AAMA) strongly preferred

What Evergreen Health Offers You:

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

Evergreen Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, ethnic or national origin, gender expression, gender identity, language, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Evergreen Health

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