Job Description
Job DescriptionThank 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 an LPN or MA to be part of our busy Endocrinology team. You must be able to travel to all of our locations (Amherst, Easthampton, Greenfield and Northampton).
Position: LPN or MA
Location: Amherst, MA
This position will be based out of the Amherst office but travel is required to all VMG health centers weekly, which includes Greenfield, Easthampton and Northampton.
NO NIGHTS! NO HOLIDAYS! NO WEEKENDS!
Hours: 32 hours, Monday-Friday generally between 8:00am and 5:00pm. Hours may vary depending on department needs. Exact schedule to be discussed at time of interview.
The LPN/MA will be responsible for providing nursing care to patients and families using clinical skills and procedures within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act. LPN/MAs work in a collaborative environment in a team setting and support the needs of the organization by filling in where necessary.
Responsibilities: As the LPN/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.
The LPN/MA will also be responsible for administering medications, immunizations, and providing treatments. 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.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or medical assisting program
- Current Massachusetts LPN License (for LPN applicants)
- Current CPR certification
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a Family Practice/ triage setting preferred.
- CMA certification preferred. (for MA applicants)
- Athena experience a plus
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.