Medical/Clinical Assistant

Valley Health Systems; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join their Cardiovascular Specialty Physician Practice. In this vital role, you will support patient flow by escorting patients, taking vital signs, and documenting essential information. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including low-cost health insurance, dental and vision coverage, and tuition reimbursement. If you are passionate about patient care and looking to make a difference in a community-focused environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Low cost health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Free disability and life insurance

403(b) plan

Tuition reimbursement up to $8000

In-House Pharmacy

Relaxation Room

Fitness Center

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a medical assistant preferred.
• Must be registered/certified within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients into the clinical area and take vital signs.
• Obtain and document patient history for the current visit.

Skills

Patient Care

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Vital Signs Monitoring

Documentation Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

*** HOT JOB ***

$3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR FULL TIME CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANTS

WITH AT LEAST TWO YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS A MEDICAL ASSISTANT

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 Cardiovascular Specialty Physician Practice is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to perform duties within the scope of responsibility of a medical assistant with additional tasks related to patient flow in the office. Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Escorting patients into the clinical area
2. Taking vital signs and documenting them in the patient record
3. Obtaining history of the current visit and documenting information in the patient's record

REQUIREMENTS:

High school graduate or equivalent; ability to read, write, and communicate in English. Two years of general experience as a medical or clinical assistant in a patient care or clinic environment preferred; bilingual in English/Spanish preferred; must follow the requisites of 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

We offer a competitive salary & benefits package, including:

• 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