Medical Assistant II - Float

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Competitive retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems in Pittsfield, MA invites applications for Medical Assistant II as part of the BFS Clinical team. This temporary summer position supports practitioners, helps maintain smooth office flow, and puts patient needs first under supervision.

The role requires 3 years MA experience in a physician's office, completion of an accredited MA program, strong telephone and clerical skills, and certification/licensure within stated timelines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Experience handling multiple telephone lines and clerical/organizational skills required.
• EKG and injection experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist practitioners in procedures and patient care.
• Support BFS Clinical team and maintain smooth office flow.
• Work under direction of Practice Site Supervisor and communicate with team.

Skills

Telephone handling

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

CMARMA certification

CPR certification

Job description

BHS Management Services · BMS BFS Clinical Support

Hourly Pay Range: 19.8800 through 29.8300

Full Time , Shift 1 , 40 , 8:00AM-4:30PM

Week 1: N/A

Week 2: N/A

Week 3: N/A

Week 4: N/A

Nursing Alternate Shift: N/A

Monday - Friday

Posted 04/10/2026

This is a temporary summer position.

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Medical Assistant II is a part of the BFS Clinical team. He/she is responsible for assisting the practitioners in the performance of procedures and other patient care required by the clients. The Medical Assistant II functions clinically under the direction of the practitioners and will perform other duties as requested by the Practice Site Supervisor. The Medical Assistant II will work collaboratively with other members of the team to ensure timely and smooth office flow, always keeping the needs of the patient first.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

(Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

Experience:

• Three years experience as a Medical Assistant in a physician’s office preferred. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Experience in handling multiple telephone lines and excellent clerical/organizational skills required.
• Experience in basic office skills required.
• Experience in specimen testing and physician office experience preferred.
• Experience in surgical scheduling, procedures, etc. preferred.
• EKG experience and injection experience preferred.

Education and Training:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.

License, Certification & Registration:

• CMARMA - Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required within 90 days
• CPR certification required within three months of hire

Other Requirements:

• Medical terminology required.
• Working knowledge of Windows based PC applications required.
• Ability to work independently and take direction.
• Demonstrated ability to read and follow written/verbal direction.
• Sensitive to diverse cultures and cultural differences.
• Knowledge of community services.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to fast-paced, multifaceted position. Good telephone communication skills.
• Must be flexible to cover for vacations and earned time absences.
• Flexible hours required.
• Self-motivated and ability to be independent and flexible within a team framework.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.

The minimum and maximum of the hourly pay range for this position is shown above. Actual rates of pay may vary based on a range of factors including but not limited to experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, a competitive retirement plan contribution and a paid time off program.

• health and dental insurance
• life and disability insurance
• a competitive retirement plan contribution
• a paid time off program