Float Certified Medical Assistant

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

Tuition reimbursement

Generous Paid time off

Complimentary gym membership

401(k) with company match

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A regional medical facility in Vermont is looking for a Float Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to provide clinical and administrative support across multiple outpatient settings. The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma and active CMA certification, possess excellent communication and multitasking skills, and have a commitment to patient care. The position includes various responsibilities, such as managing patient intake, supporting front-office tasks, and ensuring efficient operations in medical practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active CMA, CCMA, or RMA certification.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative support to providers.
• Support efficient patient flow and ensure accurate documentation.
• Manage front-office tasks like scheduling and answering phones.
• Float between medical practices to meet staffing needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Multitasking ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Active CMA, CCMA, or RMA certification

Current BLS certification

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Are you a flexible, patient‑focused Certified Medical Assistant who enjoys variety and teamwork? Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) is seeking a Float Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support our busy medical practices and provide high‑quality, compassionate care across multiple outpatient settings.

As a float CMA, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring smooth clinical operations while building meaningful relationships with patients and care teams throughout our organization.

About the Role

The Float Certified Medical Assistant provides both clinical and administrative support as needed. This role floats between medical practices based on operational needs, offering both hands‑on patient care and front‑office support.

This is an excellent opportunity for a CMA who values variety, collaboration, and delivering exceptional patient experiences.

What You’ll Do

• Provide clinical and administrative support to providers, including check‑in/check‑out tasks, patient intake, vital signs, medication review, point‑of‑care testing, and assisting with procedures
• Support efficient patient flow by greeting patients, preparing exam rooms, maintaining equipment, and ensuring accurate documentation in the EHR
• Manage front‑office and communication tasks such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, processing referrals, and coordinating prescription requests
• Float between medical practices to meet staffing needs while collaborating with care teams to deliver safe, compassionate, high‑quality patient care

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Active CMA, CCMA, or RMA certification
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a medical office
• Experience using electronic health records (EHR)
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Comfort managing confidential and sensitive information

About NVRH

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital is a community, not-for-profit, critical access hospital located in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. As one of only two Vermont hospitals designated Baby Friendly™ by the World Health Organization, NVRH provides a full spectrum of primary, preventive, specialty, inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services. With more than 700 dedicated employees, NVRH serves over 33,000 residents across Caledonia and southern Essex counties and is deeply committed to improving community well‑being through social and health initiatives.

Benefits

Join our Medical Practices team and build a meaningful career supported by a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Student loan repayment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous Paid time off
• Complimentary gym membership
• Affordable and comprehensive health, dental, and vision plan options
• 401(k) with company match
• Robust support for your professional and personal well‑being
• Additional employee perks!