Medical Assistant (NY HELPS)

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Division of Student Life, within Student Health Services. You will provide clinical, laboratory, and clerical support to ensure smooth patient care in a university health setting.

Responsibilities include point of care testing, specimen collection, phlebotomy, reception duties, and patient rooming, with emphasis on inclusive excellence and student well‑being.

Qualifications

• One year of experience performing clinical and clerical support activities in a health care setting, or completion of a medical assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Perform point of care laboratory testing, specimen collection, and phlebotomy.
• Complete reception and clerical activities in support of patient care.
• Complete the patient rooming process.

Skills

Clinical support

Clerical support

Phlebotomy

Education

Medical Assistant program

Tools

Electronic health records system

Job description

The Division of Student Life is inviting applications for the Medical Assistant position within Student Health Services. In this role, you will perform clinical, laboratory and clerical support activities.

As a Medical Assistant, your responsibilities include:

• Performing point of care laboratory testing, specimen collection, and phlebotomy.
• Completing reception and clerical activities in support of patient care.
• Completing the patient rooming process.

Our team recognizes the advantages diverse perspectives and backgrounds bring to the workplace. We are particularly interested in candidates who share this value and will work to achieve the university’s goals of inclusive excellence.

About Student Life

Student Life is dedicated to creating a student-centered environment that fosters engagement, well-being, and success. Guided by four strategic priorities—student engagement, health and wellness, personalized support, and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, we provide transformative experiences that empower students to grow, lead, and thrive. As a member of Student Life, you’ll join a team of passionate professionals united by shared values and a commitment to student success. We think big, act boldly, and pursue excellence with purpose. Together, we build inclusive communities, champion discovery, and celebrate the achievements that shape the UB experience.

Learn more:

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer ( EOE ) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of experience performing clinical and clerical support activities in a health care setting, or completion of a medical assistant program.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year outpatient office experience (practicums for degree completed included).
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Successful experience with an electronic health records system.

Physical Demands

• Ability to transport 20 lbs

Driving Requirements

This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

Salary Range $42,209

Additional Salary Information You will receive an annual salary of $46,209. This includes a base salary of $42,209 plus a $4,000 geographic pay differential.

Work Days

Work Days Weekdays - Monday - Friday

Work Hours

37.5 hours per week
Work hours between 8:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Monday evening rotational coverage (11:15 a.m. – 7:15 p.m.)

Job Type

Full-Time

Is a background check required for this posting?

Yes

Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

Contact Information

Contact's Name Paula Taton

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title Clinic Manager

Contact's Email

Contact's Phone [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted 09/21/2026

Date to be Filled 11/19/2026

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UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].