• Medical Assistant TRI Cardio Buffalo Kensington

    Catholic Health (Buffalo, NY)


    Salary: 18.96-28.44 USD

     

    Facility: Trinity Cardio Buffalo Kensington

     

    Shift: Shift 1

     

    Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.1

     

    Bargaining Unit: Trinity Medical

     

    Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

     

    Work Schedule: Days

    Hours:

    Monday-Friday 4:30 pm-7:30 pm

     

    Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm

     

    Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm

     

    Saturday every other 8:00 am-4:00 pm

     

    Based on the needs of the department

    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.

    REQNUMBER: 31659