Medical Assistant

Rochester Regional Health

. Conduct pre-visit planning, close care gaps, and complete health maintenance and registry work .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRochester • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $18 - $20 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care activities, including vital sign documentation, specimen collection, and assisting clinical staff. Capable of managing medical records and facilitating patient communication while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

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Patient Care ActivitiesMedical Assistant CertificationPre-Hospital Care ExperienceCustomer Service SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Vital Sign DocumentationEKG PerformancePhlebotomyPoint-Of-Care TestingSpecimen CollectionMedication Refill ReviewPatient EducationMedical Records ManagementCharge EntryQuality Assurance Activities

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceCommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingPatient Interaction

Tools & Technologies

Clinical Supplies ManagementElectronic Health RecordsScheduling SystemsPatient Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Medical Assistant CertificationTB TestingMask-Fit Testing

Industry Keywords

Acute CareCritical CareElderly CareInfection ControlHealth Maintenance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct pre-visit planning, close care gaps, and complete health maintenance and registry work
Obtain and document patient vital signs, history, and screenings; report abnormalities
Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and specimen collection/processing
Assist providers and nursing staff during procedures and clinical care activities
Review and pend medication refills and provider orders; assist with prior authorizations and patient forms
Provide patient education and instructions under provider or RN guidance
Maintain, stock, clean, calibrate, and prepare exam/treatment rooms and equipment
Order and track clinical supplies; assemble information packets and support provider communications
Support patient flow through check-in/check-out, scheduling, referrals, insurance verification, and phone management
Facilitate patient communication, including mailing provider updates and assisting with MyCare sign-up
Escort patients to ancillary services as needed
Manage medical records through abstraction, scanning, and filing
Compile patient-record data for quality assurance and improvement activities
Process payments and charge entry; manage non-clinical office supplies and distribute mail
Perform other duties as assigned to ensure smooth practice operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong customer service, computer, and communication skills
Associates degree preferred
2 years of pre-hospital care activities or acute/critical care experience preferred
Medical Assistant Certification preferred
For Elder ONE Employment: 1 year experience with frail, elderly population preferred
Ability to perform duties requiring standing, walking, lifting 20–50 lbs., pushing and pulling medical equipment, and assisting with patient positioning
Ability to work in environments involving infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation
TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements