Medical Assistant at Evergreen Health

Buffalo, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

42640.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Of Care, Customer Service, Patient Flow, Vital Signs, Medical History Recording, Risk Factor Determination, Lab Facilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Pre-Visit Planning, Prior Authorizations, Infection Control, Clear Communication, Professional Writing, Verbal Communication, Computer Familiarity, MS Office

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Evergreen Health At Evergreen and our affiliates, we value collaborative, down-to-earth individuals and encourage self-expression. We recognize that our diverse workforce allows us to provide culturally competent care to everyone in our community. The Medical Assistant performs a wide variety of duties and responsibilities in a manner that places emphasis on quality of care and customer service, collaborating with medical staff to ensure a patient-centered approach to care. As part of the essential functions of the role, the Medical Assistant: * Collaborates and supports the team members to ensure a patient-focused approach to care * Performs clerical duties that drive efficient patient flow * Prepares patients for provider visits and/or procedures by taking vital signs; accurately records medical history and determines risk factors * Facilitates lab and diagnostic tests at the request of the ordering provider * Conducts a review of scheduled patient charts to assist with pre-visit planning * Assists and prepares all paperwork on behalf of patients including, but not limited to: prior authorizations for treatments and prescriptions, patient benefits, entitlements, disability, and other agency inquiries as assigned * Maintains exam rooms according to protocols; cleans rooms and equipment between patient exams to ensure patient comfort and compliance with infection control standards; ensures all necessary supplies are stocked and equipment is functioning properly Qualified Candidate will have a High School diploma or GED, current valid CPR/BLS certification, and one (1) year of experience in a healthcare practice; candidate must be able to travel to our Buffalo locations; Medical Assistant Certification CMA (AAMA) strongly preferred; familiarity with EMR system (Medent) strongly preferred; candidate must be able to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally; demonstrate familiarity with computers and MS Office; awareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential. Job Type: Full-time Required education: High School Diploma or GED Required experience: 1 year experience in a healthcare practice required; experience with EMR (Medent) systems strongly preferred Required certification: CPR/BLS required; CMA (AAMA) strongly preferred What Evergreen Health Offers You: * Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans for you to choose from * Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you * Paid Time Off package that equals 4 weeks of time in your first year * 403b with a generous company match * Paid parking or monthly metro pass * Professional development opportunities * Paid lunch breaks Evergreen Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, ethnic or national origin, gender expression, gender identity, language, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant collaborates with the team to ensure a patient-centered approach, performing clerical duties to maintain efficient patient flow. Essential functions include preparing patients for visits by taking vital signs, recording medical history, facilitating tests, reviewing charts for pre-visit planning, assisting with paperwork like prior authorizations, and maintaining clean, stocked exam rooms.