Surgical Medical Assistant
Company: Northtowns Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Summary: As a Medical
Assistant at Northtowns Ambulatory Surgery Center you will be
responsible for providing clinical support to ensure efficient
operations of the surgery center. You will support nurses, LPN's
and patients thorough a variety of tasks related to patient care
management, organization, and communication. Medical Assistants are
expected to maintain the highest level of customer service and
professionalism. Hours: Mon-Fri 6-2, 7-3, 8-4 Duties and
Responsibilities: Greets patient and provides comfort and
reassurance to the patient and supports the patient's right to
privacy, dignity, and confidentiality. Stocks Pre-Op & PACU with
supplies, stocks refrigerator with nourishment for patients. Weighs
patients and reports results to RN. Assists in the monitoring of
physical symptoms and behavioral changes. Reports any concerns to
RN. Provides nourishments for patients under supervision of RN.
Assists patients in and out of bed and to bathroom as per RN.
Assist patients in dressing as needed. Escorts the patients via
wheelchair to car after discharge. Cleans equipment in all areas of
the Center according to manufacturer's recommendations and stores
equipment safely. Performs room turnover and appropriate room
cleaning in all areas of the Center accordance with Center policy.
Performs clerical tasks as needed. Helps Materials Manager with
supplies as needed. Education and Experience: Graduate of a school
for medical technology, medical assistant program, preferred. Prior
experience in a physician's office or health care setting,
preferred. Able to speak, read, and write in English.
Physical/Mental Requirements Ability to sit/stand for a
considerable amount of time; ability to walk. Visual and auditory
acuity for frequent use of computer, telephone, and occasional use
of other office equipment. Ability to perform occasional overhead
and low reaching. Physical strength required for equipment needs
and patient-care activities. Visual and auditory acuity for timely
responsiveness and patient-care assessment activities. Ability to
move quickly in response to center needs. Constant and frequent
judgment and response. Occasional judgment and response to
disasters or emergencies, actual events, or drills. Working
Conditions (Environmental) Well-lit and ventilated, with
non-hazardous and hazardous equipment. Category I: involves
occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious
body fluids and materials.
Keywords: Northtowns Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC, Cheektowaga , Surgical Medical Assistant, Healthcare , Buffalo, New York
