Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Medical Assistant to support examinations, collect vitals, prepare rooms, and assist providers under supervision. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, documentation accuracy, and coordinating referrals and follow-up education.

The position requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or demonstrated MA II competencies with at least 3 years’ experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited MA program or MA II competencies with 3+ years experience.
• Experience with patient intake, vital signs, and clinical documentation.
• Certification preferred; ARMA/AMT/CCMA/NCMA/AAMA options encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient rooms and exam areas; ensure equipment is ready and patient education materials available.
• Interview patients and gather history; document in CIS/Centricity.
• Administer or assist with procedures and tests; coordinate with clinical team.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Demonstrated MA II competencies with 3 years’ experience

Tools

Clinical Information Systems

Centricity

Job description

Baystate Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Medical Assistant to support examinations, collect vitals, prepare rooms, and assist providers under supervision. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, documentation accuracy, and coordinating referrals and follow-up education.

The position requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or demonstrated MA II competencies with at least 3 years’ experience.