Medical Assistant - 22940

Kaleida Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleida Health seeks a Medical Assistant in Buffalo, NY to support clinical and clerical workflows. The role involves patient flow facilitation, gathering information, and health teaching under supervision, in a full-time capacity at Buffalo General Medical Center.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED and an associate degree in medical office assisting is preferred; one year of medical environment experience is valued, with basic PC skills required.

Qualifications

• Promotes patient flow in clinical and clerical areas to provide care.
• Gathers information, provides health teaching and counseling under supervision.
• Adheres to Kaleida policies and standards of practice.

Responsibilities

• Promote efficient patient flow and accurate information gathering.
• Assist with health teaching and counseling under nurse or physician oversight.

Skills

Medical experience

Basic PC skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in Medical Office Assisting (preferred)

Tools

Basic PC Skills

Job description

US:NY:Buffalo | Clinical Support Staff | Full-Time

Description

Medical Assistant

Department : BGMC Nursing VIS
Location: Buffalo General Medical Center
Location of Job : US:NY:Buffalo
Work Type : Full-Time
Scheduled Work Hours: 6p-630a
Shift 3

Job Description

Promotes patient flow in both the clinical and clerical areas to provide care appropriate to the patient's age. Perform tasks and responsibilities within the framework of medical information gathering, health teaching, health counseling and provision of supportive care under the direction of a registered professional nurse or licensed physician, dentist or other licensed health care provider legally authorized under this title and in accordance with NYS Department of Health regulations. Adheres to current Kaleida policies and standards of practice.

Education And Credentials

High School diploma or GED required. Applied associate degree in medical office Assisting preferred.

Experience

One year experience in a medical environment preferred. Successful completion of the basic PC Skills assessment required.

Working Conditions

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly : 72.00
FTE: 0.960000
Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes
On Call Required : No
With Rotation: Work Arrangement : Onsite
Union Code : U07 - CWA 1168 BGH TCC
Requisition ID# : 22940 Grade : T5
Pay Frequency : Bi-Weekly
Salary Range: $ 23.27 - $29.44

*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Kaleida Health's mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!