Medical Assistant

CHD Careers
  • West Springfield, Massachusetts
  • Autofill and Review
6 days ago

Job Description

CHD is looking for a Medical Assistant (MA) to work at our Park Street Clinic. The MA will provide direct Clinical and Administrative support to medical providers to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care. This role requires demonstrated experience performing phlebotomy, EKGs, spirometry, and other noninvasive diagnostic and clinical procedures in accordance with established clinical protocols. The MA plays a critical role in patient flow, clinical documentation, and supporting providers during patient visits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities – Clinical

  • Perform venipuncture and capillary blood draws; properly label, process, and prepare specimens for transport or analysis.
  • Conduct 12-lead EKGs, ensure proper electrode placement, and document results for provider review.
  • Administer and document spirometry testing following established clinical guidelines.
  • Perform additional noninvasive procedures including vital signs, rooming patients, point-of-care testing, pulse oximetry, and screenings.
  • Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during exams and minor procedures.
  • Administer injections and immunizations as permitted by scope of practice.
  • Maintain infection control standards and respond appropriately to medical emergencies.
  • Administrative & Operational Responsibilities
  • Accurately document clinical information in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
  • Process and manage prior authorizations and medical refill requests efficiently.
  • Submit patient referrals and coordinate care tracking into appropriate systems.
  • Support efficient patient flow through chart preparation and scheduling coordination.
  • Communicate effectively with patients and the care team.
  • Maintain medical equipment and inventory of supplies.

Qualifications required:

  • Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
  • Certification or registration (CMA, RMA, CCMA, or equivalent).
  • Demonstrated experience performing phlebotomy, EKGs, and spirometry.

Preferred:

  • One or more years of experience in an outpatient or primary care setting.
  • Experience in integrated or community health settings.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to stand, walk, lift equipment, and assist patients throughout scheduled shifts.

The pay range is $20 - $30 an hour based on experience. This is a full-time on-site opportunity and is complemented with a phenomenal benefit package that includes, Dental, Health and Life insurance, a flexible schedule, paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.

At Center for Human Development, CHD, Care Finds A Way

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve. 

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Numbers & Facts

LocationWest Springfield, Massachusetts
Websitehttps://chd.org

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Certified Medical Assistantunmatched
  • Clinical Assessmentunmatched
  • Clinical Informationunmatched
  • Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
  • Clinical Study Publicationsunmatched
  • Clinical Supportunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Community Healthunmatched
  • Critical Careunmatched
  • Electrocardiogramunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • Healthcare Providersunmatched
  • Infection Controlunmatched
  • Injectionsunmatched
  • Medical Assistanceunmatched
  • Medical Equipmentunmatched
  • Medical Record Systemunmatched
  • Multiculturalunmatched
  • Multilingualunmatched
  • Outpatient Careunmatched
  • Oximetryunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Patient Care Authorizationsunmatched
  • Phlebotomyunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Primary Careunmatched
  • Sample/Specimen Processingunmatched
  • Sign Languageunmatched

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