Valley Medical Group·Amherst, Massachusetts
The Medical Assistant will manage patient messages, prioritize calls, and ensure the daily schedule is booked appropriately. They are also responsible for preparing patients for visits by recording vital signs, taking medical histories, and performing medication reconciliation.
Thank you for expressing your interest in pursuing a career with Valley Medical Group. We are a provider-owned, multi-specialty group. 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 be part of our busy Endocrinology team. You must be able to travel between health centers as needed.
Position: Medical Assistant
Location: Amherst, MA and Easthampton, MA
$18.62 - $26.52
No nights! No holidays! No weekends!
As the MA, you will be responsible for managing various types of messages, prioritizing calls, and assuring that the daily schedule are booked appropriately, or if necessary, referring patients to emergency services. MAs work in a collaborative environment in a team setting and support the needs of the organization by filling in where necessary. Duties also include, but are not limited to, preparing patients for the office visit by getting accurate vital signs, taking a history, doing medication reconciliation and reviewing allergies.
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 (VMG) seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified workforce from a diverse candidate pool. We strive for every VMG staff person and provider to feel valued and be treated fairly, respectfully, and with dignity. We expect our employees to conduct themselves in a professional manner that promotes equal opportunity and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including bias and harassment.
Fostering inclusion and belonging among our employees is critical to our success in providing high-quality patient care rooted in evidence-based practices and health equity. We have several initiatives that prioritize the employee experience, from an annual assessment of employee engagement to staff recognition events, various feedback mechanisms, and committees that promote an inclusive workplace.
Candidates must hold a Medical Assisting program certificate, EMT license, or CNA license, along with current CPR certification. Experience with EMR systems and previous work in a clinical setting is required.
Market context
In Massachusetts, Medical Assistant roles in endocrinology are often competitive because clinics need candidates who can support patient flow, rooming, vitals, charting, and EMR documentation while working with chronic-care patients. Employers typically look for a medical assisting certificate, EMT or CNA license, current CPR, and prior clinical and EMR experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your credentials and highlight any endocrinology or outpatient experience in your application.
