Medical Assistant - GI Practice

IHA; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift (40 hours)

Benefits from day one

Growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

IHA is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support patients and providers in a fast-paced specialty practice focused on digestive health. Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, collecting specimens, and ensuring accurate documentation in the electronic health record.

This full-time daytime role requires a detail-oriented, compassionate team player who thrives in a collaborative clinical environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of six months of related work experience required.
• Knowledge of medical assisting typically associated with an Associate’s Degree in Medical Assistance; National Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam and treatment rooms and patients for examination and treatment.
• Obtains pertinent history and documents in the medical record including vital signs.
• Processes and files lab/diagnostic results and clinical notes after physician review.
• Coordinates patient flow and collaborates with reception to ensure timely visits.
• Assists front office by answering calls and scheduling appointments.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Compassionate

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree in Medical Assistance

Job description

Description

You will support patients and providers in a fast-paced specialty practice focused on digestive health. Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, collecting specimens, and ensuring accurate documentation in the electronic health record. Prepares exam rooms and helps maintain a smooth patient flow throughout the day. Ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, compassionate, and thrives in a collaborative clinical environment.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

What You Will Do

• Prepares exam and treatment rooms. Prepares patients for examination and treatment.
• Obtains pertinent history, enters into the medical record including chief complaint, medical and surgical history, allergies, medications, and appropriate review of systems, and takes/documents patient vital signs.
• Processes and files all lab/diagnostic test results, correspondence, clinical notes in patients’ chart after they have been reviewed by the physician.
• Coordinates patient flow in the office. Collaborates with receptionist to make certain that patients are seen in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assists front office personnel by answering the telephone, scheduling patient appointments, and other tasks as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of six (6) months of related work experience is required
• Knowledge of medical assisting normally associated with obtaining an Associate’s Degree in Medical Assistance is preferred, National Certification as a Medical Assistant a plus

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Day shift – Full Time – 40 Hours
• Great benefits effective day 1!
• Growth Opportunities!
• Inclusive Culture!

Pay Range:

$18.00 - $26.10

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

We are a group of primary care providers, specialists and surgeons serving patients in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Part of Trinity Health Of New England, we offer primary care, specialty care, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, and imaging and lab services for thousands of patients every year.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.