JOB POSTING
Medical Assistant
SUPERVISOR: Nurse Manager
HOURS: M-F 8-5, Some Sat. 9-12, Flexible (May include weekend and/or evening hours as needed)
CLASSIFICATION: Hourly/Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY: Working with a very diverse patient population, this position will provide relevant nursing support services in a primary care setting to patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of a certified medical assistant program with current certification.
- Direct experience in primary care preferred (but not required).
- Demonstrated success in providing clinical care and nursing support with a solid knowledge base of medical practices and procedures within the primary care environment.
- Demonstrated proper knowledge and use of medical devices and equipment.
- Demonstrated ability and familiarity with tools, technology, and systems found within health care environments (such as Basic Computer Skills, Electronic Medical Records, Experience with Medent EMR a plus).
- Professional and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to discern when to seek direction. Ability to develop collaborative working relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven examples of displaying Jericho Road Values: Faith, Passion, Caring, Collaboration, Respect, and Accountability.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Improve patient outcomes, and deliver quality care within practice areas as assigned.
- Ensure all clinical care is delivered in a manner that meets or exceeds goals and expectations for clinical outcomes, quality assurance standards, state/local regulations, and patient satisfaction.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current standards of practice and performs current nursing practice expectations within established guidelines.
- Maintains current certification.
- Ensure all actions, personal conduct, and communications represent the organization in a highly professional manner at all times.
- Uphold and ensure compliance to all policies/procedures, mission, and organizational values in a highly professional manner at all times.
- Provide direct patient care as assigned and qualified to perform.
- Collect samples (such as blood, urine, or sputum) from patients and perform routine laboratory tests.
- Complete all patient charting and ensure all patient records are current/complete with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time. Exert up to 50 lbs., pushing, pulling or lifting. Walking, climbing stairs required. Able to talk/hear communicate with others with or without reasonable accommodation.
Interested candidates please send resume and completed job application (found at to: Ashley Farrell, HR Assistant (), by mail to Ashley Farrell, HR Assistant 184 Barton Street, Buffalo, NY 14213, OR by Fax to 716-768-0216. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. JRCHC IS AN EOE.