Medical Assistant

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

Job summary

Healthworks WNY is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical staff and provide patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for visits, performing selected diagnostic tests, documenting findings, and assisting with employer-related paperwork and procedures. The role requires strong communication, detail orientation, and teamwork, with adherence to HIPAA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Completes employer required trainings.
• Subscribes to the ODAPC list serve and reviews all updates.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for physician visits by taking vitals and history.
• Performs diagnostic tests as directed by physician (e.g., pulmonary function tests, EKGs, phlebotomy).
• Records health information from assessments into patient records accurately.
• Assists with employer paperwork and provider procedures.
• Maintains inventory and orders medical supplies.
• Supports coverage at other locations as needed.
• Follows management direction and company safety policies.

Skills

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Tools

Windows

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