Medical Assistant

Valley Medical Group

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Northampton, Massachusetts

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Medical Assistants prepare patients by obtaining vitals and history while assisting with clinical procedures and point-of-care testing. They are also responsible for documenting encounters in the Athena EMR and ordering necessary tests.

Qualifications

You have experience working as a Medical Assistant, EMT, or CNA and hold a Medical Assisting program certificate, EMT license, or CNA license along with current CPR certification. Experience with EMR systems like Athena is required for this role.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Medical Assisting

EMT

CNA

CPR

EMR

Athena

vaccines

Job Description

Thank you for expressing your interest in pursuing a career with Valley Medical Group. We are a provider-owned, multi-specialty group. We proudly serve a diverse community of over 55,000 patients at four locations throughout the Pioneer Valley.

Valley Medical Group is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our Family Practice team and work in our Northampton Health Center. If you are looking for a dynamic environment, this is your opportunity! 

Sign On Bonus Eligible for Certified Medical Assistants! Exclusions apply for internal applicants or employees who have left VMG within the previous year.

Position: Medical Assistant

Location: Northampton MA

Hours: 36 hours, Monday - Friday, generally between 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, with occasional weekends and occasional 8:00am - 6:00pm coverage. Hours may vary depending on department needs. Exact schedule to be discussed at time of interview.

Medical Assistants will work under the supervision of the Nurse Team Leader, and function as a member of the health care team in the delivery of high-quality service. MAs will assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management. 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Prepare patients for their visit by obtaining vitals, patient history, medication reconciliation and reviewing allergies
  • Assist with procedures and point-of-care testing
  • Ordering necessary tests required for the visit to ensure satisfaction of the QM Tab measures.
  • Document encounters in the Electronic Medical Record (Athena)

Required Qualifications: 

  • Medical Assisting program certificate, EMT license, or CNA license
  • Current CPR certification
  • EMR experience (Athena preferred)
  • Experience working as a Medical Assistant, EMT, or CNA

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

  • CMA or RMA certification strongly preferred
  • Proof of competition of an ABHES or CAAHEP accredited Medical Assisting program preferred
  • Experience administering vaccines

If you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications, we strongly encourage you to apply and/ or inquire. We often have multiple open positions and could consider you for another opportunity with our organization.

Valley Medical Group offers: 

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match
  • Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
  • Generous Paid Time Off 
  • 7 Paid Holidays 
  • Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance 
  • Voluntary Life, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance Options
  • Company Wellness Program 
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free On-Site Parking

We Value Employee Engagement and Inclusive Practices

Valley Medical Group (VMG) seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified workforce from a diverse candidate pool. We strive for every VMG staff person and provider to feel valued and be treated fairly, respectfully, and with dignity. We expect our employees to conduct themselves in a professional manner that promotes equal opportunity and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including bias and harassment. 

Fostering inclusion and belonging among our employees is critical to our success in providing high-quality patient care rooted in evidence-based practices and health equity. We have several initiatives that prioritize the employee experience, from an annual assessment of employee engagement to staff recognition events, various feedback mechanisms, and committees that promote an inclusive workplace. 

Valley Medical Group

Valley Medical Group is a provider-owned, multi-specialty group caring for more than 55,000 patients at four locations throughout the Pioneer Valley.
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