** The below job description reflects our Medical Assistant position. This is what a Graduate Nurse would be doing prior to the completion and passing of their boards. ** 

Division's Hiring:

Tonawanda/Transit Meadow Pediatrics

Suburban/Alden Pediatrics

Main Pediatrics

Western New York Pediatrics 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (may include, but not limited to):

• Prepare patients for examination, obtain/record vitals, and record health history.
• Perform screenings, such as vision, hearing, and pulse ox. 
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and/or patient samples. 
• Assist provider with medical treatments, procedures, and exams. 
• Explain medical procedures/treatment to patients (and family members).
• Process prescription requests.
• Accurately fill out school, camp, and day care forms for provider.
• Communicate with parents/patients regarding questions, follow-up instructions or scheduling of additional testing (as directed by supervisors of the care team).
• Prepare equipment and examination rooms, and clean instruments. 
• Complete laundry and assist with stocking supplies. 
• Maintain knowledge pertaining to emergency equipment supplies.

Other Duties (may include, but not limited to):

• Demonstrate the primary goal of customer satisfaction through positive interactions with patients, parents, providers, colleagues, and other members of the patient care team in a respectful, courteous, confidential, and caring manner.
• Participate in quality assurance/quality improvement programs and activities within the practice setting.
• Attend and participate in required in-service and mandatory meetings for continuous quality improvements. 
• Support change and new programs to improve patient care and staff morale.
• Protect the privacy and security of confidential and sensitive patient information.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the manager, or as directed by a provider.

 Essential Skills 

• Enjoy working with infants, children, teens, and young adults. 
• Customer service skills, interpersonal skills, and team player mentality.
• Display empathy, compassion, patience, sensitivity, and understanding.
• Strong communication skills.
• Organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure and remain calm. 
• Flexibility and Adaptability.
• Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Display initiative, motivation, and a willingness to learn.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold professional ethics. 
• Basic care techniques.

Core Values

•  MHA employees make a positive IMPACT by demonstrating the Company’s Core Values while in the workplace: Integrity, Making a Difference, Positivity, Adaptability, Compassion, and Teamwork.   

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred.
• Current CPR Certification preferred.
• Prior medical assisting experience in a medical office preferred. 
• Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures preferred. 
• Basic computer literacy.
• Proficiency with medical record technology.
• MEDENT experience/knowledge preferred.

Compensation: $18.00 - $21.00 *Starting pay will vary based upon education and experience*