Rochester Regional Health

Medical Assistant – Per Diem

Rochester Regional Health
Posted 10/19/2026part-timeRochester • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $18 - $20 per hourWebsite
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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care activities, including vital sign monitoring, specimen collection, and patient education, while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Capable of managing clinical supplies and supporting efficient practice operations through effective communication and customer service.

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

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; promptly report abnormalities
  • Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and collect/process specimens for external testing
  • 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 exam/treatment rooms and equipment, including stocking, cleaning, calibration, and sterilization preparation
  • 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 communication with patients, including mailing provider updates and assisting with MyCare sign-up
  • Escort patients to ancillary services such as lab and radiology as needed
  • Manage medical records through abstraction, scanning, and filing of health maintenance and test reports
  • Compile data from patient records for quality assurance and improvement activities when requested
  • 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 involving standing, walking, lifting 20–50 lbs., pushing and pulling medical equipment, and assisting with patient positioning
  • TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements
  • Ability to work in environments involving infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation

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Hard Skills
Vital Sign MonitoringPhlebotomyEKG PerformancePoint-Of-Care TestingMedication Refill ManagementPatient EducationMedical Records ManagementCharge EntryQuality Assurance Data CompilationInfection Control Procedures
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationCustomer Service Orientation
Certifications & Qualifications
Medical Assistant Certification
Industry Keywords
Acute CareCritical CareElderly CareHealth MaintenanceInfectious AgentsBodily FluidsRadiation SafetyClinical Supplies Management