Medical Assistant TRI OBGYN East Aurora

Catholic Health; East Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Health’s Trinity OBGYN East Aurora seeks a Medical Assistant to assist clinicians and deliver patient care under supervision. This part‑time (0.6 FTE) position offers day shifts and benefits as part of Trinity Medical.

Responsibilities include patient prep, clerical duties, and coordinating care with nurses and physicians to support an efficient outpatient workflow. An accredited MA program or associate degree is required, with BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or completion of an accredited medical assisting program required or three to five years of Medical Assistant experience is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within first ninety (90) days of employment

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to the patient under clinical supervision of nurses and physicians.
• Collaborate with other health care professionals and assume clerical duties as assigned.
• Assist health care provider during outpatient visits and procedures.

Skills

Medical terminology

Patient care

Clerical tasks

Communication

Education

Associate degree or completed Medical Assistant program

Tools

MS Word

Email

Job description

Shift: Shift 1

FTE: 0.600000

Facility: Trinity OBGYN East Aurora

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Part Time w/Benefits

FTE: 0.600000

Bargaining Unit: Trinity Medical

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days

Hours: variable hours of Monday-Friday: 7:30-3:30/8-4/8:30-4:30/9-5.

Summary: The Medical Assistant is under the clinical supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant and/or Physician to deliver care to the patient and assist the health care provider. He/She collaborates with other health care professionals in providing this care and also assumes clerical duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

EDUCATION

• Associate's degree or successful completion of an accredited medical assisting program required or three (3) to five (5) years of Medical Assistant experience is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within first ninety (90) days of employment

Experience

• Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Proficient in computer skills, including the use of a computer (keyboarding and the mouse), Microsoft Word and email
• Medical Terminology
• Mental and physical health sufficient to withstand strenuous activity, bending, lifting, walking
• Hand and finger dexterity to manipulate medical equipment
• Desire and skill to meet the needs of the outpatient
• Continuous awareness of need for safety measures in patient care
• Possesses organization, communication (written and verbal) and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Experience and knowledge of related office procedures is preferred but not required
• Knowledge of Patient Centered Medical Home, with MIPS, HEDIS requirements preferred (Primary Care)

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to travel to and work at other Trinity Medical facilities and/or physician practice offices
• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient elements
• Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
• May be exposed to patient elements
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Handles emergency or crisis situations
• Subject to many interruptions
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
• Handles absentee replacement on short notice
• May be exposed to toxic chemicals
• Flexibility in scheduled working hours/days to meet needs of the practice; occasionally subjected to irregular hours
• Work is performed in an office environment with normal light, heat and air
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.