Baystate Health, Western Massachusetts’s premier healthcare provider, and home to Baystate Medical Practices, the largest multispecialty group in the region, is looking for individuals interested in becoming Medical Assistants. **Baystate Health is partnering with Holyoke Community College (HCC) to train and employee individuals to participate in a Medical Assistant Registration Program.** For this program, we will be hiring individuals as Medical Assistant Trainees to complete the Medical Assistant courses through HCC, complete an externship at a Baystate Health facility, and obtain their Medical Assistant registration/certification. RESPONSIBILITIES: Baystate Health Medical Assistants perform an important role in providing care to our patients. They take vital signs, perform patient intake and history, clinical orders, procedures, documentation and patient discharge. Our supportive work environment allows you to provide optimal patient care. EXPECTATIONS: As a Medical Assistant Trainee in this program, participants will be expected to work on the educational requirements for 32 hours per week. Once completed, participants will complete an externship at a Baystate Health facility for 40 hours a week for four weeks. And continue to operate for 40 hours a week after completing test prep for the RMA exam. Once your Medical Assistant registration/certification is passed and obtained, participants will graduate the program and fulfill their role as a Medical Assistant I in a Baystate Health practice. During the program time frame, you will be a Baystate Health employee, you will receive a training wage and full-time employee benefits. Once you obtain your registration/certification you will advance up the career ladder and receive a pay increase. SCHEDULE: Full time: Monday thru Friday. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH: Our Medical Assistant career ladder provides opportunity to advance your profession and livelihood. Continuing education incentives and tuition reimbursements are available and are encouraged to use. ABUNDANT BENEFITS: Earn generous compensation, substantial benefits that comprise high quality, low cost medical/dental, plenty of paid time off, continuing education incentives and an impressive retirement plan. Requirements: High School diploma or GED **You Belong At Baystate** At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people. DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS. **Education:** GED or HiSET (Required) **Certifications:** Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Certified Medical Assistant - OtherOther **Equal Employment Opportunity Employer** Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.