Patient-Centric Medical Office Assistant | Scheduling & Care

Erie County Medical Center Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Erie County Medical Center Corporation is seeking a Certified Medical Office Assistant for the day shift on a part-time, on-site basis in Buffalo. The role offers an hourly rate of $28.81 and involves patient screening, registration, appointment scheduling, and basic clerical duties within a clinical setting.

The position requires completion of a Medical Office Assistant program (1 year) or equivalent and a high school diploma or GED, with HIPAA awareness and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of medical terminology and clerical procedures.
• Familiar with HIPAA and patient privacy rules.
• Experience with electronic medical records and front-desk tasks.

Responsibilities

• Pre-registers and registers patients using computer systems.
• Enter patient orders and schedule appointments and collect demographic data.
• Verify insurance information and assist with preauthorization and billing steps.
• Process and document vital signs and point-of-care testing as needed.
• Support clerical duties and maintain organized patient records.

Skills

Medical terminology

EMR systems

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-year Medical Office Assistant program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Erie County Medical Center Corporation is seeking a Certified Medical Office Assistant for the day shift on a part-time, on-site basis in Buffalo. The role offers an hourly rate of $28.81 and involves patient screening, registration, appointment scheduling, and basic clerical duties within a clinical setting.

The position requires completion of a Medical Office Assistant program (1 year) or equivalent and a high school diploma or GED, with HIPAA awareness and strong customer service skills.