Medical Assistant - Cancer Center

Cooley Dickinson Hospital; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley Dickinson Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care activities, including obtaining vital signs, gathering patient information, and assisting nursing and medical staff in performing procedures, both invasive and non-invasive. The responsibilities include ordering and stocking clinical supplies, transporting patients and specimens, and supporting clinic operations.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, teamwork, and excellent

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant training program required.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• 1–3 years of Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and collect patient information.
• Assist nursing and medical staff with procedures, including non-invasive and invasive tasks.
• Support clinic operations by stocking supplies and transporting patients and specimens.
• Maintain environment of care and support patient education materials.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training program

Medical Assistant certification preferred

Job description

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant is responsible for patient care activities that include but is not limited to obtaining vital signs, gathering pertinent patient information, and assisting nursing and medical staff in performing invasive and non-invasive procedures, such as bone marrow aspirates. Indirect patient care activities include those that support clinic operations such as ordering and stocking clinical supplies and patient education materials, transporting patients and specimens as needed, and monitoring the environment of care. The position requirements include organizational skills with attention to detail, thoroughness, practical decision-making, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork. This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. This position reports to Practice Manager and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
• medical/vocational Medical Assistant certification preferred
• Medical Assistant training program required
• One (1) to three (3) years experience as a medical assistant preferred
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 30 Locust Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $20.32 - $28.25/Hourly Grade SC2C27

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EEO Statement

1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, 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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