Medical Assistant, Endocrinology & Diabetes- Northampton

Cooley Dickinson Medical Group; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical group in Northampton, MA is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support onsite operations. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and experience in clinical tasks for a collaborative healthcare environment. The role involves interacting with patients, ensuring efficient office flow, and assisting during exams and procedures.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience as a medical assistant required.
• Clinical and administrative proficiency needed.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist during patient visits, including examinations and procedures.
• Manage patient panel tasks like calls and prescription refills.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in patient care areas.

Skills

Medical terminology

Leadership

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Medical office software

Job description

We are seeking a full-time 40-hour Medical Assistant to support the practice onsite, Monday through- Friday 8:30am- 5:00pm. As true partners to our nurses and providers, our Medical Assistants get the opportunity to work autonomously to the top of their education/certification while also functioning as part of the collaborative team. Our Medical Assistants rotate between our team of providers.
Responsibilities:
- Ensuring efficient patient flow through the office
- Assisting during office visits (rooming, examinations, procedures, and treatments as directed)
- Performing clinically appropriate tasks related patient panel management (phone calls, test results, prescription refill, coordination of care, etc.)
- Maintaining neat, clean, and safe patient care areas
- Interacting with patients and their families in a professional, friendly manner consistent with their needs.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Certified Medical Assistant - Data Conversion - Various Issuers required Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
Experience
Experience as a medical assistant, with demonstrated proficiency in clinical and administrative tasks 3-5 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and protocols.
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical office software.
- Ability to take vital signs, manual blood pressure, and collect blood samples and other specimens.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and other privacy and security regulations.

Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.