Medical Assistant Downtown Buffalo

UBMD Primary Care; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

UBMD Primary Care is seeking a patient-focused Medical Assistant (MA) to support clinical operations at our Conventus outpatient clinic. This on-site role involves direct patient care in a fast-paced environment, requiring strong communication and multitasking skills.

The MA will room patients, take vitals, document in the EMR, assist with orders, and participate in routine workflows. Opportunities include EKGs, specimen collection, and occasional travel to other UBMD locations.

Qualifications

• MA/MOA certificate or degree preferred OR 2+ years of hands-on MA/MOA experience
• 2-3 years of outpatient clinic experience preferred
• Experience with EKGs, pulmonology, or endocrinology POC testing is a plus
• Strong communication and multitasking skills required
• EMR experience required

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients efficiently and preparing them for exams
• Performing clinical intake, including vital signs
• Documenting patient history and observations in the EMR
• Assisting with provider orders and patient calls back under RN/APP/physician direction
• Supporting annual well visits and routine clinical workflows
• Collecting and processing specimens
• Performing point-of-care testing (e.g., EKGs, urine dip, glucometer, peak flow)

Job description

Medical Assistant (MA)

About the Role:

UBMD Primary Care is seeking a patient-focused Medical Assistant (MA) to support clinical operations at our Conventus outpatient clinic. This role is ideal for an organized, compassionate healthcare professional who enjoys working directly with patients, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and possesses strong communication and multitasking skills.

Location: UBMD Primary Care - Orchard Park Outpatient Clinic

Schedule: Monday-Friday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM; with one (1) evening shift per month (12:00 - 08:00 PM)

Pay Range: $18.00-$19.50/hour

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt AA/EOE

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll use your clinical, technical, and interpersonal skills to support providers and ensure a smooth patient experience. Responsibilities include:

Clinical & Patient Care Skills:

• Rooming patients efficiently and preparing them for exams
• Performing clinical intake, including vitals (BP, pulse, temperature, height/weight, respiration)
• Documenting patient history and observations in the EMR
• Assisting with provider orders and patient call-back under RN/APP/physician direction
• Supporting annual well visits and routine clinical workflows
• Collecting and processing specimens
• Performing point-of-care testing (e.g., EKGs, urine dip, glucometer, peak flow), depending on clinic needs

Operational & Support Skills:

• Maintaining clean, organized exam rooms and monitoring supply inventory
• Managing daily clinical tasks and follow-ups
• Ensuring compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and infection-control standards
• Assisting with administrative tasks as needed (scheduling, scanning, referrals, copays, updating demographics)
• Providing patient education and directing patients to appropriate resources

Skills That Lead to Success -

We’re looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

Core Skills:

• Strong communication and patient-interaction skills
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a busy clinical setting
• Accuracy in documentation and EMR use
• Professionalism, reliability, and teamwork
• Comfort performing hands-on clinical tasks

Technical Skills:

• EMR proficiency
• Vital signs and clinical intake
• Specimen collection
• Point-of-care testing
• Basic office technology (faxing, scanning, copying)

Qualifications

• MA/MOA certificate or degree preferred OR 2+ years of hands-on experience as an MA/MOA in lieu of certification
• 2-3 years of experience in an outpatient clinic setting preferred
• Experience with EKGs, pulmonology, or endocrinology POC testing is a plus
• Strong communication, customer service, and multitasking skills required
• EMR experience required

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, well-lit outpatient clinic
• Frequent standing, walking, and patient interaction
• Light lifting up to 15 lbs
• Regular, predictable attendance required
• May occasionally travel to other UBMD Primary Care locations

Additional Information

Employment is contingent upon a successful background check and drug screen. UBMD Primary Care is a smoke-free, drug-free, and equal opportunity employer.

UBMD Primary Care is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We are committed to the principles of equality in employment and opportunity for all employees without regard to race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender or expression whether or not such gender identity or expression differs from the employee’s physical sex as assigned at birth (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, weight, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, predisposing genetic characteristics and information, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, veteran status, military status, political affiliation or any other factor and/or status protected by law. We expect all employees to adhere to these principles of equality which apply to all aspects of the employment relationship including hiring, job selection, job assignment, compensation, corrective action, termination, access to benefits and training and other privileges of employment.