Medical Assistant

Neighborhood Health Center of WNY, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate and dedicated medical assistants to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to start a fulfilling career in healthcare, with a comprehensive paid training program for those without prior experience. As a medical assistant, you will play a vital role in welcoming patients, preparing them for their visits, and ensuring they receive high-quality care. With a supportive work environment that values teamwork and kindness, you will have the chance to grow and advance within the organization. Join a community-focused health center that prioritizes patient wellbeing and offers a range of benefits, including competitive pay and generous time off.

Benefits

Medical insurance options

Dental insurance options

Life insurance

403b match

Health savings accounts

Wellbeing programs

Continuing education opportunities

Generous paid time off

Holidays

Twice yearly bonus potential

Qualifications

• CNA certification or Medical Assistant degree is required.
• Willingness to learn through the Medical Assistant Training Program.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs for patients of all ages.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Collaborate with clinical providers for patient care.

Skills

Kindness

Teamwork

Resilience

Critical Thinking

Education

CNA certification

Medical Assistant degree

Relevant related training

Tools

Computer system for patient records

Job description

Job Details

Description

If you believe healthcare is a right, that everyone deserves high quality care so they can enjoy their highest level of health and wellbeing, and you value each person's individual story – consider joining us at Neighborhood!

We welcome applications from experienced medical assistants (CNA certification, a Medical Assistant degree or relevant related training), and those who have no prior training or experience.

If you don’t have experience, you’ll join our paid Medical Assistant Training Program which is a career path into the healthcare field! You’ll be paid while you learn through a three-week program that includes classroom instruction, coursework, clinical shadowing, and onboarding. After successful completion of the program you’ll become a medical assistant tier I, with the opportunity to advance to other tiers within the first year.

About The Role

As a medical assistant, you’ll welcome patients into the clinical area and prepare them for their visits with providers. You’ll use your logic and critical thinking abilities, good judgement, and interpersonal skills as you work with our patient population. Attention to detail is a high priority as you observe and receive patient information. You’ll build rapport with providers and other staff, and work together to ensure each patient has positive interactions at Neighborhood. Essential duties include:

• Measuring and recording vital signs for patients of all ages
• Preparing patients for examinations and procedures
• Working collaboratively with clinical providers
• Accurately recording information into the computer system
• Cleaning and sterilizing instruments, and properly disposing of contaminated supplies
• Reviewing treatment procedures, diets, or provider's instructions with patients
• Preparing, cleaning, and stocking treatment rooms for patient exams

You’ll be required to work at 2 of our sites, and may also travel to other Neighborhood sites as needed. Site locations:

Northwest 115 Lawn Ave, Buffalo 14207
Riverway, 1569 Niagara Street, Buffalo 14213
Bridgeview, 1050 Niagara Street, Buffalo 14213
Mattina, 300 Niagara Street, Buffalo 14201
Blasdell, 4233 Lake Ave, Blasdell 14219
Southtowns, 151 Elmview Ave, Hamburg 14075
Mobile Unit

Experience Or Skills Needed To Be An MA

• Kindness: You treat each patient and co-worker with respect and compassion, valuing each person’s story
• Teamwork: You enjoy collaborating, and remain open and honest when receiving direction or feedback
• Resilience: Sometimes priorities shift; you are flexible and stay positive
• CNA certification, Medical Assistant degree, relevant related training, OR a willingness to learn and grow through our Medical Assistant Training Program

What It’s Like To Work At Neighborhood

The top three words employees say describe the work environment are: teamwork, supportive, kind. These are from an anonymous survey of Neighborhood employees for the Buffalo Business First Best Places to Work competition. Neighborhood has earned “finalist” distinction in the competition the last four years. We are a group of flexible and kind individuals who are open to each other’s ideas, and see opportunities to innovate and find solutions when challenges arise.

What We Offer

Hourly rate: starting at $21.00, with opportunity to advance to higher levels in less than one year.

Benefits: You’ll have options for medical, dental, life, and supplemental insurance. We also offer a 403b match, health savings accounts with employer contribution, wellbeing programs, continuing education opportunities, generous paid time off, holidays, and twice yearly bonus potential.

About Neighborhood: Neighborhood Health Center is the largest and longest serving Federally Qualified Health Center in Western New York, and is the highest ranked health center for quality in the region. We provide primary and integrated healthcare services all under one roof, regardless of a person’s ability to pay. Services include internal/family medicine, pediatrics, OB-GYN, dentistry, podiatry, psychiatry, vision care, nutrition and behavioral health counseling, and pharmacy services. We’re working toward a Western New York where all enjoy their highest level of health and wellbeing.

Neighborhood Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.