Compassionate CMA — Frontline Patient Care in the Berkshires

CHP Berkshires; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Programs in Berkshire County, MA seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support physicians, nurses, and staff in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. The CMA may travel between CHP’s practices in Berkshire County and some weekends may be required.

Responsibilities include welcoming patients, recording vital signs, assisting with exams, performing EKGs and lab tasks, vaccine administration, updating service profiles, and coordinating timely triage per protocol.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent – completion of accredited CMA program.
• Massachusetts CMA certification is required.
• Experience with electronic medical records is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and escort patients to exam rooms and record vital signs.
• Assist providers with exams, procedures, and patient care per protocol.
• May perform EKGs, labs, and specimen handling; maintain exam rooms.
• Administer vaccines (as CMA) and maintain certification/registration.
• Pre-register patients, triage per protocol, and coordinate scheduling.
• Maintain CPR certification and participate in ongoing training.

Skills

Tact and diplomacy

Patient interaction

Multitasking

Spanish language a plus

Education

High school diploma

Certified Medical Assistant program

Massachusetts CMA certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Community Health Programs in Berkshire County, MA seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support physicians, nurses, and staff in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. The CMA may travel between CHP’s practices in Berkshire County and some weekends may be required.

Responsibilities include welcoming patients, recording vital signs, assisting with exams, performing EKGs and lab tasks, vaccine administration, updating service profiles, and coordinating timely triage per protocol.