Medical Assistant - Multi-Specialty

Description

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

Requirements

 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