Medical Assistant Jobs

The Community Health Center of Buffalo, is searching for Medical Assistants to join our team. The Medical Assistant performs clerical and clinical functions that assist in the provision of care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or Physician.

CHCB offers competitive pay and benefits for Full and Part Time staff including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurances, 401k, Tuition Assistance and Paid Time Off.

Previous experience as a Medical Assistant, HHA, PCA or CNA preferred.

General

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates in quality improvement activities
• Communicates effectively with patients and staff
• Maintains a professional manner in interacting with patients and staff
• Adheres to agency policies and procedures regarding confidentiality
• Participates in and contributes to Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance activities and functions as needed.
• Adheres to infection control principles

Specific

• Maintains documentation in logs as appropriate
• Prepares patients for examinations and procedures
• Assists providers with examinations and procedures
• Attends meetings as required
• Recognizes emergency situations and notifies appropriate personnel
• Performs clerical duties to maintain efficient patient flow
• Prepares rooms for examinations and procedures
• Performs other relevant duties as assigned or requested
• Maintains clean, safe, orderly work environment
• Maintains supplies for patient rooms
• Maintains equipment according to agency policy
• Performs routine diagnostic tests
• Maintains the integrity of the medical record
• Regular attendance is required
• Collects and processes specimens
• Provides patient education

Physical Demands: Requires periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping. Evening work may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma. Nursing or Medical Assistant Diploma. Three (3) years’ experience. Computer literacy. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma. Certified Nursing or Medical Assistant diploma. Five (5) years’ experience in an ambulatory setting. Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants. Computer literacy. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistant.

Union position 1199SEIU