Medical Assistant

Center for Human Development (CHD) • Northampton, MA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking a dynamic, passionate Medical Assistant to join their team at the Easthampton Behavioral Health Clinic. This role is integral to the care team, blending clinical expertise with genuine human connection. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, performing phlebotomy/blood draws, specimen collection, preparing EKGs and lab requests, collaborating with client support networks, coordinating with local pharmacies, partnering with community agencies, managing provider schedules, visit preparation, handling prior authorizations, submitting referrals, and navigating Electronic Health Records (EHR) for chart reviews and telehealth.

Requirements

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in medical/clinical practice
• Comfort and proficiency with phlebotomy/blood draws
• Comfortable navigating EHR systems

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Prior Authorizations
• Medication Administration (MAP) Certification
• Active CPR/First Aid Certifications
• Bilingual candidates

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients
• Obtaining vital signs
• Performing phlebotomy/blood draws
• Specimen collection
• Preparing EKGs and lab requests
• Collaborating with client support networks
• Coordinating with local pharmacies
• Partnering with community agencies
• Managing provider schedules
• Visit preparation
• Handling prior authorizations (PAs)
• Submitting referrals
• Navigating Electronic Health Records (EHR) for chart reviews and telehealth

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & earned vacation time
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed