Medical Assistant

Grider Support Services LLCBuffalo, NY, US

30+ days ago

Salary

$17.90–$19.00 hourly

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Description

Overview :

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our ambulatory team. As a Medical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care and support to our medical staff. If you have a passion for helping others and possess the necessary medical knowledge and skills, we encourage you to apply.

Pay Range : $17.90 - $19.00

Position Type : Full-time, day shift (about 8am to 4pm)

Benefits include :

Work-Life Balance : Enjoy a schedule with no nights or weekends.
Comprehensive Benefits : Rich medical, dental, vision package with a 100% employer funded HRA!
Generous Paid Time Off : 10 paid holidays, plus PTO and a sick bank.
Secure Retirement : 401(k) plan with a 3% match.
Pace of Mind : Employer paid life insurance policy and other voluntary life insurance offerings.
Extra Perks : Exclusive deals, discounts, and access to an on-site fitness facility.

Essential Duties of a Medical Assistant :

Prepares patient for examinations by rooming patient, taking vital signs, height / weight, reason for visit, screenings, and recording medical histories

Performs routine lab tests and collects and labels laboratory specimens

Maintains accurate patient records in electronic health record (EMR) system as well as any paper files. Assist as needed with locating charts / pulling charts for the next day appointments or printing information from EMR and acquiring reports from outside facilities.

Assists with answers and direct phone calls, addressing patient inquiries and questions. Will redirect call to nurse / provider to note and triage urgent matters or other clinical needs.

Obtains patients insurance information, demographics, and prior authorizations for testing.

Ensures cleanliness of patient rooms, stocks and reorganizes medical supplies and manages inventory

Ensures patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations

Participates in staff development and staff meetings

Provide excellent customer service with professionalism and strong interpersonal skills to ensure a positive experience for patients, vendors, and other healthcare team members

Perform other duties assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications of a Medical Assistant :

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Experience

1 year experience as a medical assistant in an ambulatory care setting, preferred

License / Registration / Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, required

Certification as a Medical Assistant, preferred

Specialized Knowledge / Skills

Proficient in performing clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, updating patient chart information and recording other medical data

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families and healthcare team members

Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and other healthcare technology

Critical thinking, time management, strong communication, problem-solving, and ability to handle various clinical situations.

Grider Support Services, LLC. is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected Federal, State / Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant at the time of posting. When determining pay, several factors will be considered including but not limited to location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and budget.