Medical Assistant - Cancer Center (24 Hours/Week)

Cooley Dickinson is the hospital where Medical Assistants can grow and accelerate their careers. We are seeking professionals who are committed to the highest quality patient care and will contribute to our on-going pursuit of excellence.

About Us

With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.

Accolades and Recognition

Our staff has been consistently recognized for the quality of care and commitment to patient safety provided on a daily basis. Some of these awards include:

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

• 5-star rating

• The American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)

• Beacon Award for Excellence

• Human Rights Campaign Foundation

• LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation

• The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) awarded a Level 3

• Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA)

• Baby-Friendly USA designated

• Baby-Friendly Hospital

• Newsweek Magazine and Statista named us one of the country's

• Best Maternity Hospitals

• Cooley Dickinson has earned six consecutive 'A' Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade and the Top General Hospital award

Our Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, all Cooley Dickinson employees who work 20 hours or more per week have access to the following benefits with no waiting period:

a range of health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance benefits

a generous and flexible Earned Time Off program starting at six weeks accrual per year

403(b) retirement plan with various investment options

opportunities and support for continued education including tuition reimbursement.

The Medical Assistant is responsible for patient care activities that include but are not limited to obtaining vital signs, obtaining blood specimens, and assisting nursing and medical staff in performing invasive and non-invasive procedures, such as bone marrow aspirates.

Indirect patient care activities include those that support clinic operations such as ordering and stocking clinical supplies and patient education materials, transporting patients and specimens as needed, and monitoring the environment of care. The position requirements include organizational skills with attention to detail, thoroughness, practical decision-making, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork.

This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

This position reports to Nurse Manager and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/vocational Medical Assistant certification preferred

• Medical Assistant training program required

• One (1) to three (3) years experience as a medical assistant preferred

• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required