Compassionate Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Procedures

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care under a provider's direction. You will interview patients, measure vitals, prepare rooms, and assist with procedures, ensuring accurate documentation for smooth patient flow.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, collaboration with clinical and office staff, and continuous improvement of operations. Requires an accredited MA program or MA II with 3 years of experience; certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited MA program or demonstrated MA II competency with minimum 3 years’ current relevant medical assistant experience.
• Credentialing as MA is preferred (e.g., ARMA, AMT, CCMA, AAMA, NCMA).

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and collect medical history to support provider assessment.
• Measure vital signs (pulse, temp, BP, weight, height) and document accurately.
• Prepare treatment rooms and necessary equipment for exams and procedures.
• Assist provider with procedures and testing as directed by protocols.
• Document patient information and ensure continuity of care.
• Schedule follow-ups and referrals; provide patient education materials.

Skills

Interview patients

Vital signs measurement

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

MA program graduate

3+ years MA experience

Job description

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care under a provider's direction. You will interview patients, measure vitals, prepare rooms, and assist with procedures, ensuring accurate documentation for smooth patient flow.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, collaboration with clinical and office staff, and continuous improvement of operations. Requires an accredited MA program or MA II with 3 years of experience; certification preferred.