Medical Assistant- 1st Shift

Community Health Programs (CHP) is a mission-driven, nonprofit network of health centers dedicated to nurturing and inspiring healthy lives for people throughout the Berkshires. Our mission guides everything we do: delivering exceptional, compassionate health care and family services that strengthen individuals, families, and our entire community. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), CHP is uniquely positioned to ensure access to high-quality, comprehensive care for all - regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Serving a federally designated rural and Medically Underserved Population Area, we work to remove barriers and advance health equity across our region. Our network provides adult and pediatric primary care, women's health, dental, nutrition, and behavioral health support. Beyond clinical care, our Family Services team supports thousands of families across the region with programs that help meet essential needs and reduce barriers that impact health and well-being. At CHP, our mission is to provide access to health care for everyone. Salary Range: $21.50 - $24.75 Summary: The Certified Medical Assistant collaborates with and assists patients, physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and licensed practical nurses in executing the CHP mission and vision. The desired candidate has a pleasant and welcoming personality and is willing to travel to CHP's various practices in Berkshire County, if needed. This position may require some weekends. The Certified Medical Assistant contributes to a work environment that is caring, collaborative, and innovative. This person will support CHP's mission, vision, and values and will adhere to compliance protocols as well as CHP's policies and procedures. Certified Medical Assistant Essential Duties and Responsibilities: perform patient intake to assist provider in directing patient care per written protocol; Vaccine administration (only if CMA) and Maintain Professional Certification/Registration. perform clerical duties as requested; pre-register patient at time of appointment scheduling; ensure follow up booking required by patient care plan; cross train to provide backup patient services and reception duties. solicit feedback to improve performance. complete tasks correctly and on time with limited supervision; step in, when needed, and cross train for additional site coverage; respond promptly to requests for service and assistance; complete administrative duties accurately and timely. Spanish speaking/bilingual is a plus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. High school or equivalent – completion of accredited Certified Medical Assistant program. Medical office experience is a plus as well as electronic medical records experience. Massachusetts Certified Medical Assistant Certification is required. FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Full-Time POSITION Certified Medical Assistant LOCATION MA, Pittsfield, CHP Berkshire Pediatrics All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Compensation details: 21.5-24.75 Hourly Wage