Medical Assistant

Baystate Health; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Excellent health insurance

Generous PTO

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Baystate Health in Westfield, MA is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join our Convenient Care team. You’ll take vital signs, handle patient intake and history, process orders, assist during procedures, document care, and support discharge.

This role offers a sign-on bonus for external hires, generous PTO, excellent health insurance, continuing education support, and a clear internal career ladder. Prior MA experience or MAI/MAII levels preferred; CPR-BLS required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CPR-Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required by AHA.
• MAI/MAII/MAIII/MAIV experience or competencies as outlined by hiring manager.
• Credentialing through ARMA/AMT/CCMA or NCCT per policy.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and complete patient intake and history.
• Process clinical orders and assist with procedures.
• Document care and support patient discharge.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with in-office workflows.
• Support abortion services and related gynecologic visits as needed.

Education

High School diploma or GED

MAI – Graduate of an accredited MA program

MAII – Graduate of an accredited MA program

MAIV – Internal career ladder, Baystate Health

Job description

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Sign On Bonus eligible for Certified/Registered Medical Assistants!

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Practices, the largest multispecialty group in the region is looking for a full-time Medical Assistant to join our experienced Convenient Care team in Westfield, MA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Baystate Health, Medical Assistants perform an important role providing care to our patients. They take vital signs, perform patient intake and history, clinical orders, procedures, documentation and patient discharge. Our supportive work environment allows you to provide optimal patient care.

SCHEDULE

• Full-time
• T/Th/F 8:30a-7p; every other weekend 730a-4p

LOCATION

• 57 Union St

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Sign on bonus (Sign on Bonuses are paid to external hires only; not applicable for internal or company transfers, unless otherwise specified. Former employees are eligible after 1 year post separation from Baystate Health)
• Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO - up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
• Continuing education support and reimbursement
• Farm Share Memberships
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Life insurance
• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED required
• CPR-Basic Life Support of Healthcare Provider required from the American Heart Association required
• MAI – Graduate of an accredited MA program preferred OR demonstrated competencies of MA I (evaluated by hiring manager) with minimum 1 year experience in a medical office.
• MAII– Graduate of an accredited MA program OR demonstrated competencies of MA II (evaluated by hiring manager for level hiring for) with minimum 3 years' current relevant medical assistant experience in a medical practice setting.
• MAIII– Graduate of an accredited MA program with a minimum of 5years' current relevant medical assistant experience in a medical practice setting preferred OR demonstrated competencies of MA III (evaluated by hiring manager) with a minimum of 5 years' current relevant medical assistant experience in a medical practice setting OR minimum of two years as an MA II at a Baystate Health with demonstrated competencies of MA III.
• MAIV– (Internal career ladder) Minimum of two years as an MA III at Baystate Health with demonstrated competencies for promotion to MA IV. Graduate of an accredited MA program and registered/certified by a third-party credential body.

Credentialing must be awarded by a third-party credentialing body which can be obtained through: 1. Registered through Medical Assistant (ARMA) – (Minimum Requirement); 2. Registered through American Medical Technologist (AMT) association; or 3. Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National Healthcare Association (NHA); or American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); or 4. Nationally Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) through National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

Practice Specific

• Assist in visits and procedures for patients seeking abortion services or services for pregnancy loss, such as collecting supplies, printing consents, organizing instruments and medications, and/or assisting during the insertion of cervical dilators for surgical abortion procedures.
• Assist provider with pelvic and breast exams for all patients.
• Assist with cervical cytology screening and filling out appropriate forms
• Assist with in-office surgical procedures such as miscarriage management, biopsies, colposcopy, and LEEP procedures of the cervix.
• Assists with transgender and non-binary patients seeking gender-affirming therapy and/or surgery

Education

GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications

Basic Life Support – American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Certified Medical Assistant – OtherOtherOther, Credentialing must be awarded by a third-party credentialing body which can be obtained through: 1. Registered through Medical Assistant (ARMA) – (Minimum Requirement); 2. Registered through American Medical Technologist (AMT) association; or 3. Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National Healthcare Association (NHA); or American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); or 4. Nationally Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) through National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). – Credentialing must be awarded by a third-party credentialing body which can be obtained through: 1. Registered through Medical Assistant (ARMA) – (Minimum Requirement); 2. Registered through American Medical Technologist (AMT) association; or 3. Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National Healthcare Association (NHA); or American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); or 4. Nationally Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) through National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum

$20.79 – $23.90 – $28.08

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