Medical Assistant - Cardiology

Baystate Noble Hospital; Greenfield (MA); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus eligible

Competitive pay and benefits

Résumé du poste

Baystate Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support the Cardiology team in Greenfield, MA. The MA will assist with patient intake, record vital signs, and help clinicians during exams and procedures.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, charting in the EHR, performing EKGs and phlebotomy, and coordinating referrals. Sign-on bonus eligibility is offered for certified/registered MAs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CPR-BLS from the American Heart Association required.
• Experience in a medical office is preferred or demonstrated MA competencies.

Responsabilités

• Room patients for intake, take vitals, review histories, and document medications in the EHR.
• Prepare treatment rooms, assist providers during examinations and in-office procedures.
• Process orders, refills, and prior authorizations; document data accurately and timely.
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and administer vaccines as per policy.
• Discuss discharge instructions and coordinate referrals and follow-up visits.

Connaissances

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Medical documentation

Formation

High School diploma

Outils

EHR systems

Description du poste

Medical Assistant - Cardiology

Medical Assistant in Greenfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers

• Department: Cardiology
• Location: 164 High St, Greenfield, Massachusetts
• Job Type: Full Time
• Shift: 8:30a-5p
• Sign On Bonus Eligible for Certified/Registered Medical Assistants

Make an Impact with Baystate Health

Baystate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to join our Cardiology team in Greenfield, Massachusetts . Our practice offices are part of a multi-specialty medical group with nearly 1,000 physicians and advanced practitioners serving patients across more than 60 locations in Western Massachusetts.

The Medical Assistant role offers the opportunity to work in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary care team to ensure smooth patient transitions, maintain accurate medical records and support providers during examinations, testing and procedures.

Medical Assistant Responsibilities Include:

• Patient Intake & History: Room patients for intake, gather vital signs, review histories, document medications, and complete required site-specific screening forms in the Electronic Health Record.
• Clinical & Provider Support: Prepare treatment rooms, chaperone patients, and assist providers during examinations, testing, and in-office procedures.
• Orders & Documentation: Implement provider orders and standing protocols, process prescription refills, obtain prior authorizations, and accurately document all data within established timeframes.
• Procedures: Perform independent procedures as approved by the provider, including EKGs, vision/hearing screenings, and point-of-care testing. Perform phlebotomy and administer immunizations in strict accordance with organization policy.
• Patient Discharge & Coordination: Review discharge instructions with patients, provide educational resources, process referrals, and schedule follow-up appointments.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High School diploma or GED required
• CPR-Basic Life Support of Healthcare Provider required from the American Heart Association required
• This position is part of a career ladder, and the appropriate level will be determined by the organization.
• 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 5 years' 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 : In some specific service lines, the incumbent may have to:
• 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

Schedule Details

• Job Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
• Shift: M-Fri, 8:30a-5p
• No weekends or holidays

Benefits That Support You

At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization.

Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
• Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional developm