Medical Assistant - Endocrinology

100 Baystate Medical Center; United States; Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health/dental/vision coverage

Tuition assistance

CEUs & professional development

Career advancement

Regional opportunities across Baystate

Zusammenfassung

Baystate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Endocrinology team in Springfield, MA. This full-time role supports patient intake, clinical procedures, and documentation within the Electronic Health Record.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, assisting providers, processing orders, and performing phlebotomy and immunizations in accordance with policy. The position offers a clear career ladder and competitive benefits.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CPR-Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) required.
• Career ladder with MA levels MAI–MAIV depends on experience and organization.
• Credentialing must be through ARMA/AMT/CCMA/AAMA/NCCT or equivalent.

Aufgaben

• Room patients for intake and measure vital signs.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures.
• Process prescriptions, refills, prior authorizations, and data entry.
• Perform phlebotomy, administer immunizations, and conduct point-of-care tests.
• Review discharge instructions, provide education, and schedule follow-ups.

Kenntnisse

Patient intake

Vital signs

EHR documentation

Phlebotomy

Immunizations

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

MA program graduate

CMA/CMC/CCMA credentialing

Tools

EHR/EMR software

Jobbeschreibung

Medical Assistant – Endocrinology Medical Assistant in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers Department: Endocrinology Location: 3300 Main St, Springfield, 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 Endocrinology team in Springfield, 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.

Medical Assistant Responsibilities

• 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

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
• Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
• Career Growth: Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for eligible employees.
• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $2,000.00 for eligible external hires. Sign-on bonuses are paid to external hires only and are not applicable to internal or company transfers, unless otherwise specified. Former employees are eligible after one year post-separation from Baystate Health.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Children's Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and Baystate Home Health & Hospice. Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve.

Start Your Career at Baystate Health You Belong at Baystate. Education: GED or HiSET (Required) Certifications: Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Certified Medical Assistant - OtherOtherOther 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 - $26.28 - $34.33

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England’s leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware: Baystate Medical Center in Springfield Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center) Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield