Hillcrest Medical Assistant II

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Berkshire Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant II to join the Cancer Center team. You will assist practitioners in procedures and patient care, working under direction to ensure smooth office flow and patient-focused service.

The role requires 1+ year MA experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and CMA/RMA certification within 90 days. Flexible hours and satellite-office travel may be required. Competitive benefits accompany base pay.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a physician’s office preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Windows-based PC applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist practitioners in procedures and patient care.
• Help ensure timely and smooth office flow; prioritize patient needs.
• Willingness to travel to satellite offices as needed.

Skills

Medical assistant experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Windows PC applications

Independent / self-motivated

Education

High School diploma

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Berkshire Medical Center · BMC Hillcrest Fam Health

Hourly Pay Range: 20.3000 through 29.5800

Full Time , Shift 1 , 40 , 8:00am-4:30pm

Monday - Friday

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Medical Assistant II is a part of the Cancer Center team. He/she is responsible for assisting the practitioners in the performance of procedures and other patient care required by the Patients. The Medical Assistant II functions clinically under the direction of the practitioners and will perform other duties as requested by the Office Coordinator and BFS operations Director. The Medical Assistant II will work collaboratively with other members of the team to ensure timely and smooth office flow, always keeping the needs of the patient first.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

At least 1 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant in a physician’s office preferred.

Education and Training:

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.

License, Certification & Registration:

CPR certification required within 90 days of hire (effective 3/1/21).

Certified Medical Asst (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required within 90 days of hire (effective 3/1/21).

Other Requirements:

Experience in basic office skills required.

Working knowledge of Windows based PC applications required.

Ability to work independently and take direction.

Demonstrated ability to read and follow written/verbal direction.

Demonstrated ability to adapt to fast-paced, multifaceted position.

Good telephone communication skills.

Must be flexible to cover for vacations and earned time absences.

Flexible hours required. Self-motivated and ability to be independent and flexible within a team framework.

Sensitive to diverse cultures and cultural differences

Knowledge of community services

Demonstrates competency with specialized equipment and software.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

Must be willing to travel to satellite offices as requested.

The minimum and maximum of the hourly pay range for this position is shown above. Actual rates of pay may vary based on a range of factors including but not limited to experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, a competitive retirement plan contribution and a paid time off program.

• health and dental insurance
• life and disability insurance
• a competitive retirement plan contribution
• a paid time off program