Medical Assistant

IHA; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift

Great benefits effective day 1

Competitive pay

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group in Springfield, MA is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Healthcare for the Homeless clinic. The role supports patients and providers in a fast-paced setting, including rooming patients, taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, and documenting in the electronic health record.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, compassionate, and able to thrive in a collaborative clinical environment. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) months of related work experience is required.
• Knowledge of medical assisting typically associated with an Associate's Degree in Medical Assistance.
• National Certification as a Medical Assistant a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam and treatment rooms and assists with examinations or minor surgeries.
• Obtains patient history, records vital signs, and documents in the medical record.
• Acts as a scribe between patient and physician and coordinates lab/test results.
• Manages patient flow and supports front office activities as needed.

Skills

Rooming patients

Vital signs

Documentation in EHR

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate's Degree in Medical Assistance

Job description

Description

Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group is looking for a

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our Healthcare for the Homeless clinic located in Springfield.

The Medical Assistant supports patients and providers in a fast-paced practice. Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, collecting specimens, and ensuring accurate documentation in the electronic health record. Prepares exam rooms and helps maintain a smooth patient flow throughout the day. Ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, compassionate, and thrives in a collaborative clinical environment. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

What You Will Do

• Prepares exam and treatment rooms. Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Ensures patient is given appropriate clothing in preparation for the expected physical exam or minor surgeries
• Obtains pertinent history, enters into the medical record including chief complaint, medical and surgical history, allergies, medications, and appropriate review of systems, and takes/documents patient vital signs. In treatment rooms, serves as a scribe between patient and physician, documenting all relevant information.
• Processes and files all lab/diagnostic test results, correspondence, clinical notes in patients' chart after they have been reviewed by the physician. Assures accurate and complete documentation on patient records and notifies providers and other departments of diagnostic testing results.
• Coordinates patient flow in the office. Collaborates with receptionist to make certain that patients are seen in a timely and efficient manner. Assists front office personnel by answering the telephone, scheduling patient appointments, and other tasks as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of six (6) months of related work experience is required
• Knowledge of medical assisting normally associated with obtaining an Associate's Degree in Medical Assistance is preferred, National Certification as a Medical Assistant a plus

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Day shift
• Great benefits effective day 1!
• Competitive pay

We are a group of primary care providers, specialists and surgeons serving patients in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Part of Trinity Health Of New England, we offer primary care, specialty care, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, and imaging and lab services for thousands of patients every year.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.