Ortho & Podiatry Surgery Medical Assistant Patient Care Pro

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

Job summary

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA seeks a Medical Assistant for the Orthopedics & Podiatry Surgery Practice to support exam rooms, patient intake, vitals, specimen prep, and documentation under the provider's direction.

The role involves room prep, assisting procedures, ordering coordination, patient education, and ensuring smooth flow of care. On-site, full-time position with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of current relevant medical assistant experience in a practice.
• Certification preferred by Baystate Health as listed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and gather necessary equipment for visits.
• Interview patients and record vitals (pulse, temperature, BP, height, weight).
• Assist with procedures and tests as directed by the provider.
• Document accurately in patient records and coordinate referrals.
• Assist with patient education and discharge instructions.
• Support clinic operations and ensure smooth patient flow.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Clinical teamwork

Education

MA program graduate

Tools

Centricity EMR

Clinical Information Systems (CIS)

Job description

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA seeks a Medical Assistant for the Orthopedics & Podiatry Surgery Practice to support exam rooms, patient intake, vitals, specimen prep, and documentation under the provider's direction.

The role involves room prep, assisting procedures, ordering coordination, patient education, and ensuring smooth flow of care. On-site, full-time position with competitive hourly pay.