Medical Assistant - Private OB/GYN Office

Sheridan HR; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheridan HR's Niagara Falls, NY OB/GYN client is seeking a reliable Medical Assistant to support both clinical and administrative duties in a busy office. You will handle patient check-in/out, basic rooming, and ensure accurate charting and EHR data entry.

This role requires at least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience, familiarity with EHR/EMR systems such as Medent or Healthlink, and strong organization and communication skills to maintain HIPAA compliance and efficient front-desk

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• 1+ year of experience in a medical office or clinical setting.
• Experience with EHR/EMR systems; Medent and/or Healthlink is preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance verification and medical office workflows.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient check-in and check-out, including demographic and insurance verification.
• Schedule appointments and manage high-volume inbound phone calls.
• Complete insurance verification, prior authorizations, and referrals.
• Room patients, take basic information, and prepare exam rooms for procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient charting and medical documentation.
• Manage Electronic Health Records (EHR/EMR), ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Provide administrative support and basic IT troubleshooting as needed.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and office policies.

Skills

Patient intake

EHR/EMR systems

Insurance verification

Communication skills

Tools

Medent

Healthlink

Job description

Our Niagara Falls, NY OB/GYN client is seeking a reliable and compassionate Medical Assistant to support both clinical and administrative functions in a fast-paced medical office. The ideal candidate will have experience with patient intake, electronic health records (EHR), insurance verification, and front desk operations. This role requires strong multitasking skills, attention to detail, and a patient-first mindset.

Hours: Up to 32 per week
Hourly Rate: $16.25 - $19 p/h based on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient check-in and check-out, including demographic and insurance verification
• Schedule appointments and manage high-volume inbound phone calls
• Complete insurance verification, prior authorizations, and referrals
• Room patients, take basic information, and prepare exam rooms for procedures
• Maintain accurate patient charting and medical documentation
• Manage Electronic Health Records (EHR/EMR), ensuring compliance and accuracy
• Provide administrative support and basic IT troubleshooting as needed
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and office policies

Required Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience as a Medical Assistantrequired
• 1+ year of experience in a medical office or clinical setting
• Experience with EHR/EMR systems; Medent and/or Healthlink is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of insurance verification and medical office workflows
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills