Medical Assistant - General Pediatrics

baystatehealth; Palmer (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligible

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition assistance

CEUs and professional development

Job summary

Baystate Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support General Pediatrics in Palmer, MA. The role covers patient intake, vital signs, and assisting providers during exams in a busy pediatric practice.

The position requires a high school diploma, CPR-BLS certification, and relevant medical office experience, with a defined career ladder from MA I to MA IV.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CPR-BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Career ladder determines level (MA I–MA IV) based on experience.
• Credentialing must be through ARMA/AMT/CCMA/AAMA/NCCT.

Responsibilities

• Patient intake and history, vital signs, and documentation in the EHR.
• Prepare treatment rooms, chaperone, and assist providers during exams and procedures.
• Process orders, refills, prior authorizations, and maintain data fidelity.
• Perform procedures such as EKGs, screenings, phlebotomy, and immunizations as allowed.
• Review discharge instructions and coordinate referrals and follow-ups.

Skills

CPR-BLS Certification

Medical office experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Medical Assistant – General Pediatrics

Medical Assistant in Palmer, MA | Baystate Health Careers

Department: General Pediatrics

Location: 40 Wright St, Palmer, Massachusetts

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: 8a-4:30p

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 General Pediatrics team in Palmer , 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 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 :

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• 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, 8a-4:30p

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.

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