Medical Assistant in Buffalo, NY

Salary Range: $16.50 /hour

Medical Assistant
Jericho Road Community Health Center is actively seeking a Medical Assistant. This position is full-time,
within the Nursing department, working at our Barton location.

Work with a Purpose
Jericho Road Community Health Center offers the chance to be a part of something greater. For those who want
to make a lasting impact, while working alongside a diverse, talented team, Jericho Road provides a fulfilling
environment where every role contributes toward a shared vision of dignity and security for all. The work is more
than just a job. You have the ability to make a substantial difference in the lives of people who need it the most
every day. As a federally qualified health center (FQHC), the organization’s mission is deeply rooted in caring for
the community and advocating for health equity. With a vision for healthy individuals, families, and communities,
Jericho Road addresses the underlying causes of poverty and inequality, working toward a world characterized
by respect, dignity, and social justice. The organization’s global programs allow employees to engage in
meaningful cross-cultural exchanges and hands-on experiences, creating bonds across borders.

Why Jericho: Jericho Road values both work and life. The option for a flexible 40-hour workweek is possible.
Jericho offers competitive pay and benefits including medical (single-high coverage paid in full by employer),
HSA, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance benefit, supplemental insurances, tuition discounts, generous
paid time off, the opportunity for global travel to our three global health clinics, and loan forgiveness for
applicable positions.

Responsibilities:
• Improve patient outcomes and deliver quality care within practice areas as assigned.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information.
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare treatment rooms for physicians, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
• Taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, or information such as test results in medical records.
• Preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by
providers.
• 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.
• Schedule tests or procedures for patients, such as lab work or x-rays, based on physician orders.
• Scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.
• Ensure all actions, person conduct, and communications represent the organization professionally.
• Uphold and ensure compliance to all policies/procedures, mission, and organizational values in a highly professional manner always.
• 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 perform current nursing practice expectations within established guidelines.
• Maintains current certification.

Qualifications:
• Completion of a certified medical assistant program with current certification.
• Direct experience in primary care is 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, writer, and interpersonal communication skills.

Hourly Rate: $16.50 an hour. Individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate,
including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other position related components.

Job postings are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks
as necessitated or required by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of
the organization.

Jericho Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality
of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide
range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone

Apply using the direct link below for our open positions.