Medical Assistant
Evergreen Health
- Location
- Onsite (Buffalo, New York)
- Compensation
- Up to $43k/yr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Evergreen Health fosters healthy communities by providing medical, supportive, and behavioral services to individuals and families in Western New York, especially those underserved by the healthcare system. The Medical Assistant role supports the medical team by performing clerical duties, preparing patients for visits, and facilitating lab or diagnostic tests to ensure a patient-centered approach to care.
Skills
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- 403b retirement plan
- Company match
Perks
- Paid parking
- Monthly metro pass
- Paid lunch breaks
Full job details
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.