Medical Assistant - ASPC

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 Endoscopy team and work in our Ambulatory Surgery and Procedure Center located at our Amherst Medical Center. If you are looking for a dynamic environment, this is your opportunity! **Sign On Bonus Eligible for Certified Medical Assistants!** Exclusions apply for internal applicants or employees who have left VMG within the previous year. **Position:** Medical Assistant - Endoscopy **Location:** Amherst, MA **Hours:** 32 hours, 4 days/ week, generally between 8:00am-4:30pm. Hours may vary depending on department needs. As a Medical Assistant in the Ambulatory Surgery and Procedures Center Endoscopy Suite, you will be part of our clinical team responsible for preparing equipment and procedure rooms according to established protocols and assisting the physician and RN in the implementation of the established plan of care and during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. **Job Responsibilities:** - Greet and prepare patients for assigned procedures - Complete vital signs for patients - Preparation of equipment, including endoscope cleaning, and procedure room according to established protocols - Maintain the pre- and post-procedure patient care area - Accurate documentation in the EMR **Required Qualifications:** - High school graduate or equivalent - Successful completion of an approved Medical Assistant program and/or active EMT or CNA license. - CPR certified **Additional Preferred Qualifications:** - Experience in an Ambulatory Surgery and/ or Endoscopy Surgery setting - CMA or RMA preferred but not required *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 - Free On-Site Parking **We Value Employee Engagement and Inclusive Practices** 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.