Catholic Health System

Medical Assistant TRI GI

Catholic Health System, Buffalo

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Salary: 19.43-29.15 USD

Facility: Trinity GI West Seneca

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: Trinity Medical

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days

Hours:

8:30 - 4:30 or 8:00 - 4:00

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

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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
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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within first ninety (90) days of employment
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EXPERIENCE

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Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred
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Medical Assistant Certification preferred
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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Proficient in computer skills, including the use of a computer (keyboarding and the mouse), Microsoft Word and email
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Medical Terminology
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Mental and physical health sufficient to withstand strenuous activity, bending, lifting, walking
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Hand and finger dexterity to manipulate medical equipment
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Desire and skill to meet the needs of the outpatient
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Continuous awareness of need for safety measures in patient care
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Possesses organization, communication (written and verbal) and time management skills
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Ability to prioritize tasks
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Experience and knowledge of related office procedures is preferred but not required
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Knowledge of Patient Centered Medical Home, with MIPS, HEDIS requirements preferred (Primary Care)
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WORKING CONDITIONS:

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Ability to travel to and work at other Trinity Medical facilities and/or physician practice offices
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May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases
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Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient elements
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Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
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May be exposed to patient elements
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Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
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Handles emergency or crisis situations
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Subject to many interruptions
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Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
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Handles absentee replacement on short notice
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May be exposed to toxic chemicals
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Flexibility in scheduled working hours/days to meet needs of the practice; occasionally subjected to irregular hours
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Work is performed in an office environment with normal light, heat and air
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The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
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