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!
Our Team
Urgent care, sometimes known as walk-in care, fast care, or express care, is a convenient option for patients 18 months and older who require timely medical care, but the situation is not an emergency. Because patients typically come to us when they aren't feeling their best, it is incredibly important to us that our staff members strive to provide the compassion and emotional support our patients need.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Medical Assistant to join our team floating between our Urgent Care locations in Amherst, Northampton, Southampton, and Greenfield, MA. This position will be predominately located at 170 University Dr, Amherst, MA 01002, but there are expectations to float to our other Urgent Care practices in the Pioneer Valley for various coverages purposes. These other locations are:
12 College Highway in Southampton, MA 01073
489 Bernardston Road in Greenfield, MA 01301
30 Locust Street in Northampton, MA 01060 (on Cooley Dickinson Hospital campus)
The typical schedule will be Monday-Friday 7:30am- 4:30pm (staggered), with occasional weekend/holiday coverage as needed. This is a unique opportunity to work autonomously to the top of your education/certification while also functioning as part of collaborative teams. The ideal candidate profile is an experienced, adaptable Medical Assistant who is confident in their clinical abilities and genuinely enjoys variety.
Responsibilities:
Direct patient care duties
Obtain vital signs and blood specimens
Assist providers in performing invasive and non-invasive procedures
Perform point of care testing on patients
Perform occupational medicine services
Indirect patient care duties
Check-in and register patients
Process referrals
Order and stock clinical supplies and patient education materials
Transport patients and specimens as needed
Monitor the environment of care
Perform administrative tasks as needed
The position requirements include organizational skills with attention to detail, thoroughness, practical decision-making, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork.
This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.
Qualifications
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required
Current Basic Life Support certification (BLS) from the American Heart Association required
1 year technical/vocational training school program or 1-3 years' experience as a medical assistant or EMT-B certification required
CMA, AAMA, RMA, CNMA, or CCMA Medical Assistant certification preferred
EEO Statement
Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
