Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

Department: BGMC Emergency Room
Location: Buffalo General Medical Center
Location of Job: US:NY:Buffalo
Work Type: Full-Time
Scheduled Work Hours: 0700-1930
Shift 1

Job Description

Promotes patient flow in both the clinical and clerical areas to provide care appropriate to the patient's age. Perform tasks and responsibilities within the framework of medical information gathering, health teaching, health counseling and provision of supportive care under the direction of a registered professional nurse or licensed physician, dentist or other licensed health care provider legally authorized under this title and in accordance with NYS Department of Health regulations. Adheres to current Kaleida policies and standards of practice.

Education And Credentials

Associates of Applied Science in Medical Office Assisting required. Certified Medical Assistant upon hire required. Certification/Registration required through American Association of Medical Assistants, American Medical Technologists, or National Center for Competency Testing. Once certified/registered through AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA the employees may maintain their certification through the American Registry of Medical Assistants. Successful completion of the basic PC Skills assessment required.

Experience

1 year of experience in a Medical Office Setting preferred.

Working Conditions

Job Details

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 72.00
FTE: 0.960000
Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes
On Call Required: No
With Rotation: 
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Union Code: U07 - CWA 1168 BGH TCC
Requisition ID#: 16738
Grade: T6
Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
Salary Range: $24.47 -$30.98

*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement. 

Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!