Medical Assistant

Dent Neurologic Institute; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Onsite Parking

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Learning & Development Opportunities

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Dent Neurologic Institute in Williamsville, NY is seeking a dedicated medical assistant to support patient examinations and procedures. The role involves gathering vital signs, preparing supplies, and documenting in patient records, while maintaining a clean, efficient exam environment.

The position offers a day shift from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, with opportunities for growth and ongoing learning. Pennsylvania? No—New York state-based clinic with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Vital signs are recorded and monitored during patient visits.
• Assists with patient care and procedure preparation.
• Maintains accurate medical records and assists with charting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient care activities and vital signs collection.
• Prepares and sets up medical supplies for procedures.
• Communicates with patients; explains procedures and collects chart information.
• Keeps examination rooms clean, stocked, and disinfected.
• Ensures follow-up on prescriptions, referrals and testing as needed.
• Manages scheduling coordination with medical secretary.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Medical records

HIPAA compliance

Job description

Dent Neurologic Institute is committed to excellence in all we do. Our culture is built on 4 key pillars: respect, quality, productivity, and wellbeing. By remaining dedicated to these values and the overall overall mission, we are dedicated to making a difference for both patients and colleagues. When you join the Dent team, you can take advantage of a variety of benefits:

• Work-Life Balance with Set Scheduling (no overnight shifts)
• Free Onsite Parking at All Locations
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Critical Illness, Accident, & Legal Plans
• Wellness Program
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Location: Williamsville, NY

Shift: 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday, 8 hours/day

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and participates in a variety of patient care activities in the examination of patients to include: vital signs, records data for medical record and calls in prescriptions to pharmacy as directed by the physician.
• Determine, prepare and set-up medical supplies, instruments and equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Confers with patient to obtain accurate information for records, explains procedures, allay fears and elicit cooperation; ensure completion of chart information prior to examination by physician or extender. Assists in completion of insurance/compensation/disability/prior authorization forms
• Maintain work area in clean and orderly condition; set up, clean and disinfect examination rooms; monitor and ensure appropriate inventory of medical supplies in examination rooms; replenish as required
• Evaluate patient care with emphasis on patient response; monitors providers’ plan of care from patient assessments, medical record and other record information; maintains liaison with physicians and practice administration to ensure efficient and effective patient care services.
• Escort and/or transport patients to examination room and other clinic locations.
• Organization of work area and clinic, keeping the provider on schedule. Prioritization of tasks.
• Complies with quality assurance, HIPPA, customer focus, infection control, safety and other policies as set forth.
• Ensures adequate and appropriate patient follow-up regarding prescriptions, referrals and diagnostic testing. Contributes to patient care through patient and family education, distributing resource literature and community service recommendations and referrals as needed.
• Coordinates scheduling with medical secretary. Represents the Dent by displaying a respectful and caring manner with patients and their families. Independently problem solves and utilizes resources to obtain patient information when patient is unable to communicate. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

Compensation:

• Most candidates will start within the first quartile of the pay range
• Rates are commensurate with experience

EEO Statement: DENT Neurologic Institute is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm
40 hours/week