Medical Assistant

Medical Office Assistant

Location: Amherst, NY

Experience Level: Entry Level

Position Overview

First Choice is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to join a busy and collaborative healthcare team in Amherst, NY. This is a great opportunity for someone with administrative or customer service experience who is interested in working in a medical office environment.

In this role, you will help keep the office running smoothly while creating a welcoming and organized experience for patients. You will support front desk operations, prepare exam rooms, and assist with patient flow throughout the office.

Please note: This position includes general clinical support but does not involve hands-on medical assisting or direct patient care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and provide friendly, professional front desk support
• Assist with patient check-in, scheduling, and general office needs
• Prepare and organize exam rooms for appointments
• Help coordinate patient flow throughout the office
• Answer phones and respond to patient questions
• Maintain accurate and organized patient information
• Assist with general clerical and administrative tasks
• Follow HIPAA guidelines and office procedures

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• At least 1 year of clerical, administrative, or customer service experience preferred
• Medical office or health insurance experience is a plus
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Strong computer and data-entry skills
• Ability to type approximately 40 WPM
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and organized
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Willingness to learn HIPAA and healthcare compliance requirements

Ideal Candidate

This position is a great fit for someone who is organized, personable, comfortable working with patients, and looking to grow their experience in the healthcare field . Previous medical office experience is helpful, but candidates with strong administrative or customer service backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.

Skills

• Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook
• Data Entry
• Patient Service
• Scheduling
• Administrative Support
• Phone & Front Desk Support
• HIPAA Compliance
• Organization & Attention to Detail

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo, NY.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo, NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo,NY.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.