Medical Assistant, Float Pool- Pioneer Valley

Davita Inc.; Hadley (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking per diem Medical Assistants to support various practices across Pioneer Valley. Flexible shift availability is ideal. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, ensuring efficient operations, and maintaining professional interactions. Ideal candidates should have a High School Diploma and bring strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with EHR systems.

Qualifications

• Direct MA experience or medical field work 0-1 year preferred.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred.
• Medical Assistant Course or diploma program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring efficient patient flow through the office.
• Assisting during office visits with examinations and procedures.
• Maintaining clean and safe patient care areas.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

Medical office software

Job description

We are seeking per diem Medical Assistants to pick up shifts Monday through Friday, but we can be flexible on exact days based on employee availability. In this role, you would be expected to cover various practices across the Pioneer Valley. Towns/cities include:
Amherst
Belchertown
Florence
Greenfield
Hadley
Northampton
South Deerfield
West Hatfield
Williamsburg
We do our best to keep all employees with their preferred geographic regions/specialty areas; however, float pool employees must be able and willing to commute to any of our locations during orientation (for training/precepting purposes) or during times of fluctuating staffing shortages (for cross-coverage purposes).
Our Medical Assistants partner with and work alongside a physician or advanced practice provider. Responsibilities include:
Ensuring efficient patient flow through the office
Assisting during office visits (rooming, examinations, point of care testing, immunizations, procedures, and treatments as directed)
Performing clinically appropriate tasks related patient panel management (phone triage, 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
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Certified Medical Assistant - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
Experience
Direct MA experience or medical field work 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for success in this position.
- Ability to prioritize tasks in complex and busy environments.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Comply with all local, state, and federal privacy and confidentiality rules and regulations.
- Ability to take vital signs and manual blood pressure, as well as collect blood samples and other specimens.
- Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and protocols.
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical office software.
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Strongly Preferred:

- Medical Assistant Course or diploma program or a minimum of 1-year professional experience

- National MA Certification via AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT

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.