Surgical Medical Assistant - Orthopedics & Podiatry

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

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient-centered care, support examinations and procedures, and maintain accurate records. You will interview patients, record vitals, and assist with testing under provider direction.

The role requires collaboration with clinical and office staff, attention to confidentiality, and a proactive approach to improving patient flow and operations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited MA program OR demonstrated MA II with minimum 3 years’ current relevant medical assistant experience in a medical practice setting.
• Knowledge and use of Clinical Information Systems (CIS) and Centricity to enter patient information and support workflow.
• Preferred: clinical certifications from credentialing bodies (ARMA/AMT/CCMA/AAMA/NCMA).

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and equipment based on patient intake and scheduled procedures.
• Gather patient information and vitals; enter data into CIS/Centricity.
• Assist providers with procedures and chaperone when needed; set up and clean rooms.
• Perform or assist with procedures (EKG, screenings, point-of-care testing) per protocol.
• Complete documentation promptly and accurately; process referrals and authorizations as required.

Education

Graduate of an accredited MA program

Demonstrated MA II with 3 years of experience

Tools

Centricity

Clinical Information Systems

Job description

Baystate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient-centered care, support examinations and procedures, and maintain accurate records. You will interview patients, record vitals, and assist with testing under provider direction.

The role requires collaboration with clinical and office staff, attention to confidentiality, and a proactive approach to improving patient flow and operations.