Medical/Clinical Assistant

Holyoke-Medical-Center; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) plan

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Holyoke Medical Center Orthopedics & Sports Center is seeking a Medical or Clinical Assistant to support patient flow and clinical reporting requirements. You will review charts, verify EMR data, room patients, and assist with examinations and injections.

Responsibilities include coordinating follow-up care, managing prescriptions, maintaining EMR records, and ensuring clean, stocked exam rooms. A multi-tasking, English-proficient candidate with a health services background is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant program with ABHES or CAAHEP accreditation; must be certified within six months with RMA/AMT, CMA/AAMA, or CCMA/NHA.
• EMT Certification in Massachusetts or CNA Certification in Massachusetts as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify EMR documentation, lab results, and visit information before appointments.
• Room patients and document vital signs, medical history, medications, and allergies in the EMR.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures with clear communication and address questions.
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures, including injections and delegated tasks.
• Process prescription refills and coordinate with pharmacies for approvals.
• Schedule follow-ups, referrals, and diagnostic testing; provide patient education resources.
• Maintain accurate EMR records with timely documentation and EMR messaging.
• Prepare, stock, clean, and organize exam rooms; sterilize and transport instruments; ensure supplies.
• Monitor operations by logging quality controls and reporting equipment issues; maintain a safe environment.
• Support clinic operations by answering phones, training, and assisting other departments as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Patient-focused care

Clinical support

Education

Medical Assistant program (ABHES/CAAHEP)

EMT Certification (Massachusetts)

CNA Certification (Massachusetts)

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Holyoke Medical Center · Ortho & Sports Center

Aides/Assistants

Full Time , 40 , day shift , 8 hours, 730-5, flexibility

Posted 09/18/2026

Salary: $22.00 - $29.25 hourly

Note: The compensation range noted above represents the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range.

Valley Health Systems, Inc., the parent company of Holyoke Medical Center, provides a broad range of physician services in offices conveniently located throughout Western Massachusetts.Holyoke Medical Center is an independent community hospital that has served the healthcare needs of the Pioneer Valley for over 125 years. We continue to grow and address the needs of our community through quality and patient-centered care.

Our Orthopedics & Sports Center Practice is seeking a Medical or Clinical Assistant to perform duties within the scope of a medical assistant with additional tasks related to patient flow in the office and clinical reporting requirements.

Overview of responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Review and prepare patient charts by verifying EMR documentation, lab results, consultation reports, and visit information before appointments.
• Room patients, obtain and document vital signs, medical history, medications, allergies, and other required information in the EMR.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures while providing professional, compassionate communication and addressing patient questions or delays.
• Assist physicians and providers during examinations and clinical procedures, including administering injections and performing delegated clinical tasks.
• Process prescription refill requests, update pharmacy information, and route medication requests to providers for approval.
• Coordinate patient follow-up care, including scheduling appointments, referrals, diagnostic testing, and patient education resources.
• Maintain accurate and complete electronic medical records, ensuring timely documentation and effective communication through EMR messaging.
• Prepare, stock, clean, and organize exam rooms; sterilize or transport instruments; and ensure supplies and equipment are available for patient care.
• Monitor clinical operations by documenting quality control logs, reporting equipment issues, maintaining inventory, and supporting a safe, clean work environment.
• Support overall clinic operations by answering phones as needed, attending required training, floating to other departments, and performing additional duties assigned by management.

Qualifications:
Education:High school graduate or equivalent; must be able to read, write and communicate in English. Must follow the requisites to the appropriate profession, respectively:

• Medical Assistant: Successful completion of a Medical Assistant school with ABHES or CAAHEP accreditation; must be registered/certified within six months of hire with one of the following: RMA/AMT, CMA/AAMA, or CCMA/NHA
• Emergency Medical Technician: Must hold an EMT Certification in Massachusetts
• Certified Nursing Assistant: Must hold a CNA Certification in Massachusetts

Note: The compensation range noted above represents the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range.

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR FULL-TIME CERTIFIEDMEDICAL ASSISTANTSWITH AT LEAST TWO YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS A MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Valley Health Systems, Inc., the parent company of Holyoke Medical Center, provides a broad range of physician services in offices conveniently located throughout Western Massachusetts.Holyoke Medical Center is an independent community hospital that has served the healthcare needs of the Pioneer Valley for over 125 years. We continue to grow and address the needs of our community through quality and patient-centered care.

Our Orthopedics & Sports Center Practice is seeking a Medical or Clinical Assistant to perform duties within the scope of a medical assistant with additional tasks related to patient flow in the office and clinical reporting requirements.

Overview of responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Review and prepare patient charts by verifying EMR documentation, lab results, consultation reports, and visit information before appointments.

• Room patients, obtain and document vital signs, medical history, medications, allergies, and other required information in the EMR.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures while providing professional, compassionate communication and addressing patient questions or delays.
• Assist physicians and providers during examinations and clinical procedures, including administering injections and performing delegated clinical tasks.
• Process prescription refill requests, update pharmacy information, and route medication requests to providers for approval.
• Coordinate patient follow-up care, including scheduling appointments, referrals, diagnostic testing, and patient education resources.
• Maintain accurate and complete electronic medical records, ensuring timely documentation and effective communication through EMR messaging.
• Prepare, stock, clean, and organize exam rooms; sterilize or transport instruments; and ensure supplies and equipment are available for patient care.
• Monitor clinical operations by documenting quality control logs, reporting equipment issues, maintaining inventory, and supporting a safe, clean work environment.
• Support overall clinic operations by answering phones as needed, attending required training, floating to other departments, and performing additional duties assigned by management.

Qualifications:
Education:High school graduate or equivalent; must be able to read, write and communicate in English. Must follow the requisites to the appropriate profession, respectively:

• Medical Assistant: Successful completion of a Medical Assistant school with ABHES or CAAHEP accreditation; must be registered/certified within six months of hire with one of the following: RMA/AMT, CMA/AAMA, or CCMA/NHA
• Emergency Medical Technician: Must hold an EMT Certification in Massachusetts
• Certified Nursing Assistant: Must hold a CNA Certification in Massachusetts

Licenses/Registrations:Current CPR certification.
Experience:Two years of general experience as a medical assistant in a patient care or clinic environment preferred
Special Aptitudes & Activities:Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and follow written and verbal instructions accurately. This role requires knowledge of physician office billing procedures, medical terminology, basic administrative skills such as typing and filing, and proficiency with computer systems. Candidates should also possess the manual dexterity, attention to detail, and physical capabilities needed to safely perform clinical and administrative duties, including tasks such as venipuncture and patient assistance.

Our competitive salary package is adjusted to align with a candidate's relevant experience and skills. We also offer:

• Low cost health insurance with no deductibles when using HMC services
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free disability and life insurance
• 403(b) plan
• Up to $8000 in degree/tuition reimbursement
• In-House Pharmacy
• Relaxation Room and Fitness Center
• Other voluntary benefits, such as LegalShield, Pet Insurance
• Free onsite parking