Certified Medical Assistant

Kaleida Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleida Health's Buffalo General Medical Center seeks a Certified Medical Assistant for full-time on-site work in Buffalo, NY. You will support patient flow, collect medical information, provide health teaching and counseling under supervision, and help with clerical tasks in a fast-paced medical office setting.

Associates of Applied Science in Medical Office Assisting are required, CMA certification upon hire, and basic PC skills assessment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Medical Office Assisting required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required upon hire.
• Certification/registration through AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA supported.
• Successful completion of the basic PC Skills assessment required.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient flow in clinical and clerical areas.
• Collects medical information and provides health teaching and counseling.
• Performs tasks under supervision of a licensed clinician in accordance with regulations.

Skills

Medical office experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Associates of Applied Science in Medical Office Assisting

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job description

Department : BGMC Nursing VIS

Location: Buffalo General Medical Center

Location of Job : US:NY:Buffalo

Work Type : Full-Time

Scheduled Work Hours: 6p-630a

Shift 3

Job Description

Promotes patient flow in both the clinical and clerical areas to provide care appropriate to the patient's age. Perform tasks and responsibilities within the framework of medical information gathering, health teaching, health counseling and provision of supportive care under the direction of a registered professional nurse or licensed physician, dentist or other licensed health care provider legally authorized under this title and in accordance with NYS Department of Health regulations. Adheres to current Kaleida policies and standards of practice.

Education And Credentials

Associates of Applied Science in Medical Office Assisting required. Certified Medical Assistant upon hire required. Certification/Registration required through American Association of Medical Assistants, American Medical Technologists, or National Center for Competency Testing. Once certified/registered through AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA the employees may maintain their certification through the American Registry of Medical Assistants. Successful completion of the basic PC Skills assessment required.

Experience

1 year of experience in a Medical Office Setting preferred.

Job Details

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly : 72.00

FTE: 0.960000

Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes

On Call Required : No

With Rotation

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Union Code : U07 - CWA 1168 BGH TCC

Requisition ID# : 22939

Grade : T6

Pay Frequency : Bi-Weekly

Salary Range: $ 25.21 - $31.91

Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!