We have a Medical Assistant position opening at our Orchard Park, NY clinic. Join our team and help provide exceptional care in a welcoming, patient-focused environment.
Roswell Park Care Network is a recognized leader in oncology and specialty care, supporting community physician practices across New York State. We are committed to delivering exceptional patient care while advancing innovative treatment options in a collaborative and patient-focused environment.
Comprehensive Benefits:
- Monday-Friday schedule
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employer funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous vacation and sick time
- Company-paid life insurance
- 11 paid Holidays
As the Medical Assistant – Multi-Specialty, the primary responsibiity is to is to prepare charts for a variety of upcoming patient appointments, obtain vitals, patient intake as directed, and to assist the providers during office hours so that patients are treated in a prompt, efficient and courteous manner.
Responsibilities:
- Completes chart prep 24-48 hours prior to patient appointment to ensure chart is complete with notes, pathology report, test results, medications, allergies, etc.
- Timely and accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Assist surgeons in mini OR with minor surgical procedures that require knowledge of sterile procedure and autoclaving instruments
- Maintain confidentiality of all current and former patients/charts as required by clinic policy and governing laws
- Follow proper protocol for securing workstation when walking away
- Document in the EMR using only your assigned login
- Check expiration dates on supplies in the exam rooms with the stocking.
- Escorts patients to exam room, obtain vitals, updates patient history, reconciles medications, allergies, and any required quality data
- Provides patient with orders, education and medication instructions as directed by Provider
- Cleans and prepares exam rooms for each patient
- Empties hazardous waste receptacles when full
- Identify and properly label all specimen tubes for testing
- Follows up on Electronic Medical Record documents routed to him/her by the Providers
- Accurately and efficiently respond to tasks received from providers and other office staff
- Must adhere to policies, procedures and regulations as outlined in the office policy and procedures manual
- Interact with fellow workers in a way that promotes a harmonious and cooperative working environment
- Be expected to utilize spare time in work related activities which contribute to the clinic's needs
- Intercept patient phone calls regarding clinical issues
- Stocks exam rooms with medical supplies, as necessary
- Attends meetings as required
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Successful completion of an accredited medical assistant education program
OR
- High School diploma or G.E.D. and one (1) year of full-time clinical medical assistant experience.
- Certified Medical Assistant preferred. (CCMA)
- Phlebotomy a plus.
CERTIFICATIONS/
LICENSES
- Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA)
EQUIPMENT
- Blood pressure cuffs
- Scale
- Electronic thermometer
- Computer, scanner, phone system, fax machine
Education/Experience:
- Successful completion of an accredited clinical medical assistant education program
OR
- High School diploma or G.E.D.
- Minumum of one (1) year full-time clinical medical assistant work experience and phlebotomy experience
- Certified Medical Assistant preferred. (CCMA)
- Phlebotomy a plus
Certifications/Licenses:
- Medical Assistant certification, CCMA strongly preferred
- BLS Certification is required or obtained within 30 days of hire