Medical Assistant

Baystate Health

Medical Assistant providing patient care in various settings across Baystate Health. Involves vital signs, clinical orders, documentation, and collaborating in a supportive environment.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeSpringfield • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $21 - $34 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care, including taking vital signs, performing patient intake, and managing clinical documentation. Holds relevant medical assistant certifications and possesses extensive experience in medical practice settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Assistant CertificationPatient CareClinical DocumentationVital Signs MeasurementPatient Intake

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Hard Skills

Patient DischargeClinical OrdersMedical Office ExperienceAccredited MA Program GraduateCompetencies Evaluation

Soft Skills

Supportive Work EnvironmentInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR-Basic Life SupportRegistered Medical AssistantCertified Clinical Medical AssistantNationally Certified Medical Assistant

Industry Keywords

Primary CareSpecialty PracticesHealthcare ProviderMedical Assistant IMedical Assistant IIMedical Assistant IIIMedical Assistant IV

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Baystate Health, Medical Assistants perform an important role providing care to our patients.
They take vital signs, perform patient intake and history, clinical orders, procedures, documentation and patient discharge.
Our supportive work environment allows you to provide optimal patient care.
Full-time schedules vary from 7:30am - 5:30pm. Most schedules are M-Fri; NO Holidays. Some schedules include evening and/or Sat morning shifts.
Various opportunities in both primary care and specialty practices are available.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or GED
CPR-Basic Life Support of Healthcare Provider required from the American Heart Association
MAI - Graduate of an accredited MA program preferred OR demonstrated competencies of MA I (evaluated by hiring manager) with minimum 1 year experience in a medical office.
MAII - Graduate of an accredited MA program OR demonstrated competencies of MA II (evaluated by hiring manager for level hiring for) with minimum 3 years’ current relevant medical assistant experience in a medical practice setting.
MAIII - Graduate of an accredited MA program with a minimum of 5 years’ current relevant medical assistant experience in a medical practice setting preferred OR demonstrated competencies of MA III (evaluated by hiring manager) with a minimum of 5 years’ current relevant medical assistant experience in a medical practice setting OR minimum of two years as an MA II at a Baystate Health with demonstrated competencies of MA III.
MAIV - (Internal career ladder) Minimum of two years as an MA III at Baystate Health with demonstrated competencies for promotion to MA IV. Graduate of an accredited MA program and registered/certified by a third-party credential body.
Credentialing must be awarded by a third-party credentialing body which can be obtained through: 1. Registered through Medical Assistant (ARMA) - (Minimum Requirement); 2. Registered through American Medical Technologist (AMT) association; or 3. Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National Healthcare Association (NHA); or American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); or 4. Nationally Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) through National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sign on bonus (for Certified/Registered Medical Assistants)
Excellent Compensation
High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
Continuing education support and reimbursement
First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
Farm Share Memberships
403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
Free money coach advice from a certified professional
Wellbeing programs that include mental, physical, and financial health
Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
Life insurance
Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!