Temporary Medical Assistant - Endocrinology

Valley Medical Group is looking for a Medical Assistant to be part of our busy Endocrinology team. You must be able to travel between health centers as needed.

Position: Medical Assistant

Location: Amherst, MA and Easthampton, MA

Pay Range: $18.62 - $26.52

NO NIGHTS! NO HOLIDAYS! NO WEEKENDS!

Hours: 24 hours, 3 days/week, Monday-  Friday generally between 8:00am and 5:00pm. Hours may vary depending on department needs. Exact schedule to be discussed at time of interview. This is a temporary position of up to 6 months. 

Responsibilities:  As the MA, you will be responsible for managing various types of messages, prioritizing calls, and assuring that the daily schedule are booked appropriately, or if necessary, referring patients to emergency services. MAs work in a collaborative environment in a team setting and support the needs of the organization by filling in where necessary. Duties also include, but are not limited to, preparing patients for the office visit by getting accurate vital signs, taking a history, doing medication reconciliation and reviewing allergies.

Required Qualifications: 

• 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

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• CMA or RMA certification strongly preferred
• Experience administering vaccines

If you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications, we strongly encourage you to apply and/ or inquire. We often have multiple open positions and could consider you for another opportunity with our organization.

We Value Employee Engagement and Inclusive Practices

Valley Medical Group (VMG) seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified workforce from a diverse candidate pool. We strive for every VMG staff person and provider to feel valued and be treated fairly, respectfully, and with dignity. We expect our employees to conduct themselves in a professional manner that promotes equal opportunity and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including bias and harassment. 

Fostering inclusion and belonging among our employees is critical to our success in providing high-quality patient care rooted in evidence-based practices and health equity. We have several initiatives that prioritize the employee experience, from an annual assessment of employee engagement to staff recognition events, various feedback mechanisms, and committees that promote an inclusive workplace.