Medical Assistant - Allergy

Medical Assistant

• Allergy Buffalo Medical Group
• 2.3 Buffalo, NY Job Details Full-time $17.10
• $25.

65 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Free parking Profit sharing Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Vital signs Microsoft Outlook HIPAA High school diploma or GED Medical Assisting Full Job Description Buffalo Medical Group is one of Western New York's largest premier, multispecialty practices, we're always looking for people who share our commitment to quality patient-centered healthcare. Currently we are seeking a Full Time Medical Assistant for our Allergy office. As a Medical Assistant you will be responsible for providing clinical and administrative support. This position will be required to work at both our Williamsville and Lockport locations. Schedule

• Full Time
• Monday

• Friday:

  Monday
• 7:30am
• 5:00pm in Williamsville Tuesday
• 7:30am
• 4:00pm in Lockport Wednesday
• 8:00am
• 5:00pm in Williamsville Thursday
• 7:00am
• 3:00pm in Lockport Friday
• 7:00am
• 2:00pm in Williamsville Some job duties include, but are not limited to: Maintains relations with the public in a professional manner Patient interaction, by phone, in person or by computer, is courteous, tactful, efficient and precise Interaction with co-workers and supervisors is courteous and respectful Utilize the EMR to accurately schedule and document all patient appointments, tests, referrals, and other medical interactions Reviews electronic chart prior to the patient's appointment to ensure that all records are available for the provider.

Utilize the EMR to request, locate patient information Utilize the EMR to place all clinical orders, both external and internal, including inputting appropriate diagnosis codes Retrieve telephone messages from BMG's electronic voice mail system, document clinical calls in the EMR according to BMG's Telephone Documentation Policy and Procedure and forward, if warranted, to the appropriate party Retrieve faxes from BMG's Outlook system; send faxes via right-fax Call patients from waiting room; assist as needed; escort to Vitals room and/or exam room. Performs vitals on all scheduled patients. Utilize EMR networked vital units if available Performs specimen collections, testing procedures, electrocardiograms (EKGs) , or any other BMG approved procedure as requested by the provider Assists the provider with diagnostic procedures or treatments as requested and within the scope of a Medical Assistant Responsible to sterilize surgical instruments according to manufacturer's recommendations Responsible to maintain and audit sterilization equipment according to manufacturer's recommendation and BMG policy Cleans and prepares examination rooms for patients, including stocking supplies and disposing of hazardous wastes properly Maintains efficient inventory of office and clinical supplies Ensure that all pharmaceuticals are properly logged, stored in locked cabinet, rotated, and destroyed upon expiration Properly manage all paper documents and mail; i.e. prepare documents for provider's review and once signed by a provider send to Medical Records in the blue envelope for scanning. Medical records found in the EMR should not be sent to Medical Records for scanning Abstract charts on all new patients when appropriate and send appropriate documents for back scanning Process all provider and patient requests in a timely, accurate, and confidential manner If applicable, ensure proper referrals are in place Obtain pre-authorization for required exams, pharmaceuticals, and provider referrals Schedule both in-patient and out-patient surgical procedures and coordinate pre-op testing Attends education programs as assigned Adheres to Buffalo Medical Group Policies and Procedures Complies with BMG Corporate Compliance Policy and HIPAA regulations. Performs other duties as required not to include functions limited to a licensed professional Qualifications Allergy experience preferred High school diploma or

GED, AAS

in Medical Assisting Preferred Reliable transportation Ability to assimilate to differing and challenging environments Buffalo Medical Group offers full medical benefits along with generous paid time off, bonus opportunities, 401K (with employer match), and a profit sharing pension, in addition to free parking and minimal travel, with offices located between Williamsville, Orchard Park and Buffalo. As an industry leader in customer service and cutting edge EMR technology, BMG was recognized as 2017 Healthcare Company of the Year, and believes in Treating People Well !

Pay:

$17.10

• $25.

65 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Free parking Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Experience:

Medical Assistant:

1 year (Preferred)

Allergy:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person