What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - per diem position at Valley Medical Group?
Thank you for exploring a career with Valley Medical Group! We are a provider-owned, multi-specialty group caring for more than 55,000 patients at four locations throughout the Pioneer Valley.
Valley Medical Group is seeking a reliable and personable Medical Assistant to work in our Amherst Health Center!
Position: Medical Assistant
Location: Amherst, MA
Hours: This is a per diem position with hours primarily from 8-5.
Responsibilities: The candidate 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. You will assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for preparing patients for the office visit by obtaining accurate vital signs, taking a history, performing medication reconciliation, reviewing allergies and a whole lot more.
Qualifications:
- Completed a Medical Assistant program OR
- Experience as a Medical Assistant in a practice setting
- Certification preferred
- EMR experience
- Knowledge and skills necessary to work in ambulatory healthcare setting; provides hands-on experience performing both clinical procedures and administrative procedures in a medical office
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Valley Medical Group offers: *
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- 401k plan with company match
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 7 paid holidays
- Company-paid long- term disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Voluntary Life, Accident and Critical Illness insurance options
- Company Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
Come join our team!
Valley Medical Group is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.
Job Type: Part-time