Medical Assistant

Valley Medical Group•Northampton, MA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for expressing your interest in pursuing a career with Valley Medical Group. We are a provider-owned, multi-specialty group. We proudly serve a diverse community of over 55,000 patients at four locations throughout the Pioneer Valley. Valley Medical Group is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our Family Practice team and work in our Northampton Health Center. If you are looking for a dynamic environment, this is your opportunity! Sign On Bonus Eligible for Certified Medical Assistants! Exclusions apply for internal applicants or employees who have left VMG within the previous year. Position: Medical Assistant Location: Northampton MA Hours: 36 hours, Monday - Friday, generally between 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, with occasional weekends and occasional 8:00am - 6:00pm coverage. Hours may vary depending on department needs. Exact schedule to be discussed at time of interview. Medical Assistants will work under the supervision of the Nurse Team Leader, and function as a member of the health care team in the delivery of high-quality service. MAs will assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management.

Requirements

Medical Assisting program certificate, EMT license, or CNA license
Current CPR certification
EMR experience (Athena preferred)
Experience working as a Medical Assistant, EMT, or CNA

Nice To Haves

CMA or RMA certification strongly preferred
Proof of competition of an ABHES or CAAHEP accredited Medical Assisting program preferred
Experience administering vaccines

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for their visit by obtaining vitals, patient history, medication reconciliation and reviewing allergies
Assist with procedures and point-of-care testing
Ordering necessary tests required for the visit to ensure satisfaction of the QM Tab measures.
Document encounters in the Electronic Medical Record (Athena)