Berkshire Health Systems

Job Details

Description

Job Summary

This role is a part of a clinical team, responsible for assisting the practitioners in the performance of procedures and other patient care required by the clients. The role functions clinically under the direction of the practitioners and works collaboratively with other members of the team to ensure timely and smooth office flow, always keeping the needs of the patient first. This role requires the ability to float to a variety of offices as needed to meet staffing needs.

Experience

• One year experience as a Medical Assistant in a physician's office preferred.
• Experience in handling multiple phone lines and excellent clerical/organizational skills are required.
• Experience in specimen testing preferred.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
• Medical terminology required.

Additional Requirements

• Experience in basic office skills is required, data entry skills preferred.
• Working knowledge of Windows based PC applications is required.
• Experience in surgical scheduling, procedures, etc. is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and take direction.
• Demonstrated ability to read and follow written/verbal direction.
• Sensitive to diverse cultures and cultural differences.
• Knowledge of community services.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to fast-paced, multifaceted position.
• Good telephone communication skills.
• Must be flexible to cover for vacations and earned time absences.
• Flexible hours required.
• Self-motivated and ability to be independent and flexible within a team framework.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Will be expected to travel to other office sites within Berkshire County.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00 am -4:30 pm

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)