Medical Assistant
Cooley Dickinson Medical Group (CDP)
Amherst, MA
5x8 hrs, Days

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.

About Us With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts. With a broad network of providers and facilities serving the Pioneer Valley, our services span a spectrum of medical and surgical needs, diagnostic care, rehabilitation, social work, behavioral health, and other critical needs of the community. The Cooley Dickinson culture is built on living the values of our organization. Every employee is valued, no matter what professional function. Come work where you can make a difference every day, with opportunities for growth and development, in a great place to call home! Amherst Medical Associates Our practice is located at 170 University Drive Amherst, MA 01002. As a Family Medicine office, we offer comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, from infants to adults. Convenient, caring and complete: Amherst Medical Associates gives you all three, close to home. Our primary care practice is a favorite in the Amherst area because families know they’ll be treated with warmth and respect. Visits are comfortable, relaxed engagements with friendly providers who are invested in your well-being and want you to feel better. What Matters to Us We are constantly aiming to improve access for patients and to meet the evolving health care needs of the communities we serve. Primary care is all about relationship-building! We pride ourselves on our compassionate, family-focused approach. We really get to know our patients to ensure that they are receiving exceptional, personalized care in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere. Are you ready to bring your talent to this practice and join us in moving health care forward? Role Overview We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Medical Assistant to support the practice onsite, Monday through Friday. The operating hours of the practice are 8:00am to 5:00pm. There is an option to work a schedule of either 4, 10-hour shifts per week (7:30am-6pm) or 5, 8-hour shifts per week. As true partners to our nurses and providers, our Medical Assistants get the opportunity to work autonomously to the top of their education/certification while also functioning as part of the collaborative team. The vision is for our Medical Assistants to work 1 to 1 with their assigned provider while having the ability to rotate occasionally. Responsibilities include: - Ensuring efficient patient flow through the office - Assisting during office visits (rooming, examinations, point of care testing, immunizations, procedures, and treatments as directed) - Performing clinically appropriate tasks related to patient panel management (phone calls, test results, prescription refill, coordination of care, etc.) - Maintaining neat, clean, and safe patient care areas - Interacting with patients and their families in a professional, friendly manner consistent with their needs. Qualifications: When hiring, we look for candidates who possess not only the relevant skills and competencies, but also positive attitudes, emotional intelligence, and genuine passion for this work. Because we are a larger site, we have the resources to mentor and train on the job to set our employees up for success. - High school diploma or equivalent required - CMA, AAMA, RMA, CNMA, or CCMA Medical Assistant certification required. - Completion of a formal medical assistant training program preferred. - Current Basic Life Support certification (BLS) from the American Heart Association required. - Primary Care/Family Medicine experience preferred.