MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Thank you for expressing your interest in pursuing a career with Valley Medical Group. We are a provider-owned, multi-specialty group dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare.

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 Amherst Medical Center.

If you are looking for a dynamic environment, this is your opportunity!

SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $2000! Bonus is based on CMA Certification and Experience.

Sign on bonus is prorated based on scheduled hours at the time of hire. Exclusions apply for internal applicants, or employees who have left VMG within the previous 90 days.

Position : Medical Assistant

Location : Amherst MA

Hours : 40 hours, 5 days per week, Monday-Friday generally between 7 : 45 am-4 : 45 pm, plus occasional weekends. 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.

Job Responsibilities :

• Prepare patients for their visit by obtaining vitals, patient history, medication reconciliation and reviewing allergies
• Assist with procedures and point-of-care testing
• Document encounters in the Electronic Medical Record (Athena)

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
• Proof of competition of an ABHES or CAAHEP accredited Medical Assisting program 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.

Valley Medical Group offers :

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• 401(k) 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
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Free On-Site Parking

Valley Medical Group values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Valley Medical Group provides a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability, veteran's status or any other protected classification.

While committing to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, we actively strive to recruit, hire, promote, and retain a diverse workforce.

VMG has an active DEI committee & and provides DEI training to our employees. We work hard to maintain a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.