Medical Assistant

Healthworks WNY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthWorks WNY in New York, NY seeks a compassionate Medical Assistant to support clinicians and ensure patient-centered care. You will collect vital signs, review history, and prepare patients for visits while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

You will perform diagnostic tests, document findings, assist with procedures, manage supplies, and help with coverage at other locations as needed. Strong communication, teamwork, and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) per HIPAA.
• Attention to detail with good nursing judgment.
• Teamwork and ability to follow safety protocols.
• Proficient with Windows, MS Office, and EMR software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for visits by taking vital signs and collecting history.
• Perform diagnostic tests as directed by physicians (e.g., pulmonary function, EKGs, phlebotomy).
• Record health information accurately in patient records.
• Assist with employer paperwork and coordination with providers.
• Assist with inventory and ordering of medical supplies.
• Cover at other locations as needed.
• Follow management directions and participate in team tasks.

Skills

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Attention to detail

Team player

Basic computer skills

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

HealthWorks HER

Job description

Job Description

Title: Medical Assistant

Reports to: Clinical Services Director

Overall Responsibility: Collaborates with and support team members to ensure a patient focused approach to care.

Areas of responsibility (Tasks):

• Prepares patients for physician visits by taking vital signs, history, assessing risk factors and performing employer requested testing
• Performs all diagnostic tests deemed appropriate by physician including but not limited to pulmonary function tests, breath alcohol tests, drug screens, audiograms, respirator fit tests, EKGs and phlebotomy
• Collects and records health information findings of physical assessments into patient record with timeliness and accuracy
• Assists and prepares employer paperwork for the providers
• Assists providers with procedures as necessary
• Assists in inventory and ordering of medical supplies
• Assists with covering at other locations as necessary
• Assists with tasks as directed by management

Skills required:

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both in writing and verbally
• Demonstrates personal responsibility, integrity and ability to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) in a manner consistent with HIPAA
• Demonstrates attention to detail, good nursing judgment and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow company protocols & safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates basic computer skills with Windows, Microsoft office programs, HealthWorks HER and other software as needed

Experience/Education required:

• Completes employer required trainings in a timely manner
• Subscribes to the ODAPC list serve and reviews all updates