Medical Assistant - School Based Health

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for our School Based Health program in Rochester, NY. This full-time position supports patient flow, conducts clinical tasks, and helps maintain high-quality care and operations.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, handling referrals, and coordinating with providers and staff. A degree, MA certification, and strong customer service are preferred to ensure excellent patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred.
• 2 years of pre-hospital care activities or acute/critical care experience preferred
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-visit planning, close care gaps, and complete health maintenance and registry work.
• Obtain and document patient vital signs, history, and screenings; promptly report abnormalities.
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and collect/process specimens for external testing.
• Assist providers and nursing staff during procedures and clinical care activities.
• Review and pend medication refills and provider orders; assist with prior authorizations and patient forms.
• Provide patient education and instructions under provider or RN guidance.

Skills

Customer service

Education

Associates degree

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Department: School Based Health

Location: 500 Webster Ave, Rochester, NY 14609

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: 7AM-3:30PM (School Days)

Summary

As a Medical Assistant, your excellent customer service and communication skills directly affect patient care as well as ensuring day to day office operations run smoothly.

Responsibilities

Clinical Support

• Conduct pre-visit planning, close care gaps, and complete health maintenance and registry work.
• Obtain and document patient vital signs, history, and screenings; promptly report abnormalities.
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and collect/process specimens for external testing.
• Assist providers and nursing staff during procedures and clinical care activities.
• Review and pend medication refills and provider orders; assist with prior authorizations and patient forms.
• Provide patient education and instructions under provider or RN guidance.
• Maintain exam/treatment rooms and equipment, including stocking, cleaning, calibration, and sterilization preparation.
• Order and track clinical supplies; assemble information packets and support provider communications.

Patient Interaction & Administrative Duties

• Support patient flow through check-in/check-out, scheduling, referrals, insurance verification, and phone management.
• Facilitate communication with patients, including mailing provider updates and assisting with MyCare sign-up.
• Escort patients to ancillary services (e.g., lab, radiology) as needed.

Team & Practice Support

• Manage medical records through abstraction, scanning, and filing of health maintenance and test reports.
• Compile data from patient records for quality assurance and improvement activities when requested.
• Process payments and charge entry; manage non-clinical office supplies and distribute mail.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure smooth practice operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred.
• 2 years of pre-hospital care activities or acute/critical care experience preferred
• Strong customer service, computer, and communication skills
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred
• For Elder ONE Employment: 1 year experience with frail, elderly population preferred

Physical Requirements

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range

$17.85 - $20.00

City

Rochester

Postal Code

14609

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.