What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at OWM Integrative Wellness?
About OWM Integrative Wellness:
OWM Integrative Wellness is a leading holistic health center located in Buffalo, NY. We provide comprehensive wellness services that integrate conventional and alternative therapies to promote optimal health and well-being for our clients. Our practice encompasses a wide range of services, including holistic medicine, nutritional counseling, infusion treatments, massage therapy, and more. With a focus on personalized care and holistic healing, we strive to empower our clients to achieve and maintain optimal health.
*Our new location is at 891 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY 14209
Position Overview:
Clinical support position whose primary role is functioning as a medical assistant. This involves chart preparation, interviewing the client at the time of their visit, confirming visit purpose and any concerns or details. Obtains vital signs and documents all patient information. The Medical Assistant is also responsible for the inventory and ordering of medical supplies. This position will also require active involvement in patient triage activities and ancillary support functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Works to optimize patient flow (keeps doctor on schedule, minimizes excessive waiting time by patient).
- Greets and escorts patient to exam room. Interviews patients to identify any changes to medications and update medial history.
- Measures and records vital signs including weight, pulse, temperature and blood pressure.
- Obtains and documents accurate medical history - past medical, surgical, social histories and review of systems.
- Obtains and documents chief complaint and history of present illness
- Explains treatment procedures to patients
- Obtains signed consent for procedures
- Prepares patient for examination by provider and assists during examination and procedures as needed.
- Cleans and prepares room for next patient
- Prepare PRP/Stem cell products per protocol under the direction of a licensed provider
- Post procedure follow up calls to patients
- Monitor inventory & assist with ordering
Qualifications:
- Current CPR required
- High School diploma required, associates degree preferred
- 2-3 years of experience as a medical assistant
- Strong organizational abilities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient in using office software and electronic medical records.
- Schedule flexibility with some Saturday mornings
Details & Benefits:
*Benefits are based on FTE status
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid time off
- NYS Disability & Paid Family Leave
- Short Term DBL and Cancer Insurance
- Sick Time
- Holidays
- 401k plan with match
- Continuing Education
- Periodic Performance Reviews
- Employee Discount
