Certified Medical Assistant - 22926

Kaleida Health; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleida Health's Certified Medical Assistant position is based at Buffalo General Medical Center in Buffalo, NY. The role supports patient flow and care within clinical and clerical settings, under the supervision of a nurse or physician.

Required Associates of Applied Science in Medical Office Assisting and CMA certification at hire, with licensure maintained through national bodies. Experience in a medical office is preferred; wage is per bi-weekly pay range.

Qualifications

• Promotes patient flow in clinical and clerical areas.
• Performs tasks within medical information gathering, health teaching and counseling.
• Adheres to Kaleida policies and standards of practice.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient flow in both clinical and clerical areas to provide care appropriate to the patient's age.
• Gathers medical information and supports care under supervision of a nurse or licensed physician.
• Follows NYS Department of Health regulations and Kaleida health policies.

Skills

Patient care

Health teaching

Clerical duties

Education

Associates of Applied Science in Medical Office Assisting

Certified Medical Assistant certification

Job description

US:NY:Buffalo | Clinical Support Staff | Full-Time

Posted On September 2, 2026

Description

Certified Medical Assistant

Department : BGMC Nursing Floats
Location: Buffalo General Medical Center
Location of Job : US:NY:Buffalo
Work Type : Full-Time
Scheduled Work Hours: 10a-10p,12p-12a
Shift 2

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.

Working Conditions

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly : 69.00
FTE: 0.920000
Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes
On Call Required : No
With Rotation: Work Arrangement : Onsite
Union Code : U07 - CWA 1168 BGH TCC
Requisition ID# : 22926
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!