Float Medical Assistant

Talentify; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a per diem Medical Assistant to support outpatient practices across the Pioneer Valley. You will cover shifts Monday through Friday and may travel to multiple locations for training and cross-coverage.

You will take vital signs, document information, and help manage patient flow under supervision. The role emphasizes patient interaction, collaboration with physicians and nursing staff, and accurate documentation in the electronic health record.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• BLS and CMA certifications preferred.
• Direct MA experience or medical field work 0–1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs, document patient information, and schedule appointments.
• Assist with patient flow and prepare exam rooms and equipment.
• Explain procedures and provide patient education materials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Privacy compliance

Vital signs & phlebotomy (competence)

Medical terminology

EHR proficiency

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Job Summary

Our Cooley Dickenson Float Pool team is a group of employees who are specially trained and readily available to seamlessly assimilate and stabilize clinical operations within our outpatient practices. We cover gaps due to unexpected call outs, long-term leaves, planned vacations, staffing vacancies, etc. This is a unique opportunity to work autonomously to the top of your education/certification while also functioning as part of a collaborative team.

We are seeking per diem Medical assistant to pick up shifts Monday through Friday, but we can be flexible on exact days based on employee availability.

In this role, you would be expected to cover various practices across the Pioneer Valley. Towns/cities include:

• Amherst
• Belchertown
• Florence
• Greenfield
• Hadley
• Northampton
• South Deerfield
• West Hatfield
• Williamsburg

We do our best to keep all employees with their preferred geographic regions/specialty areas; however, float pool employees must be able and willing to commute to any of our locations during orientation (for training/precepting purposes) or during times of fluctuating staffing shortages (for cross-coverage purposes).

Summary

The role supports healthcare teams by assisting with both clinical and non-clinical patient services under the direction of healthcare providers. Key responsibilities include taking vital signs, documenting patient information, scheduling appointments, and managing patient flow. This role involves direct interaction with patients to ensure their comfort and address concerns, as well as collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff to facilitate efficient care.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Assists junior Medical Assistants with day-to-day questions and responsibilities and helps facilitate their learning by participating in onboarding training.
• Show patients to examination rooms, prepare necessary equipment for healthcare providers, and interview patients to obtain medical information, measure their vital signs, weight, and height, and record information in the patient's medical record.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients, ordering and organizing educational materials to reinforce patient education.
• Perform general office duties, such as answering phones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms, while acting as a liaison with other departments and advocating for patients with a positive customer service approach.
• Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log them, and prepare them for testing; perform phlebotomy if competence is demonstrated.
• Maintains inventory of immunizations and check expiration dates.
• Provides immunizations (as applicable) which requires certification or 3 years of experience administering a vaccine and supervision of a provider.
• Responsible for improving appropriate departmental quality initiatives, such as two patient identifiers and hand hygiene.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Various Issuers preferred

Certified Medical Assistant - Various Issuers preferred

Experience

Direct MA experience or medical field work 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for success in this position.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in complex and busy environments.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Comply with all local, state, and federal privacy and confidentiality rules and regulations.
• Ability to take vital signs and manual blood pressure, as well as collect blood samples and other specimens.
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and protocols.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical office software.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

170 University Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$20.48 - $24.94/Hourly

Grade

3

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

1920 Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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