Medical Assistant

Loyal Source; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyal Source is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform both administrative and clinical tasks in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, maintaining medical records, and assisting with diagnostic tests.

The position involves a mix of patient care and office operations to ensure smooth clinic flow. Required skills include excellent communication, attention to detail, familiarity with medical terminology, multitasking, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with claimants effectively.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate claimant records.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficiency with computer systems for electronic medical records (EMR).
• Ability to follow established medical protocols and safety guidelines.
• Up-to-date BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and prepare claimants for examinations.
• Manage administrative duties such as check-in/check-out and appointment scheduling.
• Review medical records and maintain inventory and supplies.
• Assist with diagnostic testing (electrocardiogram, pulmonary function testing).
• Calibrate equipment and ensure room readiness post-exam.
• Chaperone claimants during examinations and maintain clinic flow.

Job description

Medical Assistant

Performs both administrative and clinical tasks in the clinical setting, including taking vital signs, preparing for exams (equipment and exam rooms), cleaning of both exam rooms and equipment after completion of examination, maintaining medical records, confirming appointments, essentially acting as a bridge between the examiner and the claimant to ensure smooth office operations.

Pay: $21.39/hour

Key responsibilities of a medical assistant:

• Clinical duties:
• Take vital signs (blood pressure and pulse)
• Prepare claimant for examination (Electrocardiogram testing/Pulmonary Function Testing)
• Draw blood for lab tests
• Perform Pulmonary Function Testing
• Perform Electrocardiogram – uploading for official reading
• Calibrate equipment (Pulmonary Function machine – daily, AED – monthly)
• Chaperone claimant during an examination
• Administrative duties:
• Check-in/Check-out claimants
• Order entry for diagnostic testing (labs/sleep study/X-rays/PFTs)
• Review of medical records
• Answer phone calls and greet claimants
• Manage clinic flow
• Maintain medical supplies(order as inventory is low and remove expiring/expired items)

Required skills for a medical assistant:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with claimants effectively
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate claimant record’s review
• Basic understanding of medical terminology
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
• Proficiency with computer systems for electronic medical records (EMR)
• Ability to follow established medical protocols and safety guidelines
• Up-to-date BLS certification

About Loyal Source

Loyal Source provides healthcare and technology solutions designed to improve outcomes and support mission‑critical operations. Guided by innovation and purpose, we help organizations achieve success across complex challenges worldwide. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants.

This contractor and subcontractor abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a).
These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors.