Medical Assistant
BUFFALO MEDICAL GROUP, PC
Buffalo New York
Salary: Neg Per Hour
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To include, but not limited to, the following:
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
Maintains neat, organized and clean work area
Achieves Pay for Performance goals
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
High school diploma or GED, AAS in Medical Assisting Preferred
Knowledge of proper use of ICD-10 and CPT coding and documentation
Reliable transportation
Ability to assimilate to differing and challenging environments
Job Type:
Full Time; Monday-Friday
Hours are typically 8:00am-4:30pm, unless otherwise specified by the assigned office. Some offices start as early as 6:00am and others may end at 5:00pm
No nights, weekends or holidays!
Job Overview
Posted Date: 30 Oct 2025
Location: Buffalo New York
Salary: Neg Per Hour
Company Information
BUFFALO MEDICAL GROUP, PC
Name: BUFFALO MEDICAL GROUP, PC
Web: https://www.buffalomedicalgroup.com/