Part-Time Medical Assistant

Who is NCYF

Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. (NCYF) is made up of a team of devoted and highly skilled professionals and paraprofessionals who provide quality care to the individuals we serve. Our agency is led by a passionate and involved leadership team based out of our Easthampton main office. NCYF opened its doors in 1972 and became incorporated in 1976. We’re an experienced agency with multiple locations which provide foster care services, in‑home therapy, outpatient therapy, treatment residences, and therapeutic day programs.

For nearly 50 years, we have been committed to providing innovative and high quality care to our consumers. Our mission is to empower individuals, children, adults and families to live healthy and successful lives. Our values include respect, integrity, compassion and hope, which we encompass in everything we do.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

We also provide additional benefits:
Medical/Dental Insurance;
Disability;
Group Term Life/Voluntary Life; 401k Retirement;
Paid Holidays/Vacation/Personal/Sick time;
Whole Life, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance;
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts;
Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
Tuition Reimbursement; and Member Discounts.

Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. seeks a Part‑Time Medical Assistant to work 24 hours a week at their Easthampton Outpatient Clinic. This role requires performing a variety of nursing duties designed to facilitate the overall care of consumers seen in the clinic while maintaining their optimal physical and emotional wellness.

Duties include:

• Complete routine health assessments of youth as per contractual regulations and provide individual health education to clients.
• Schedule psychiatric and medication appointments for consumers, maintain the appointment schedule and client medication list, and update as necessary.
• Check in patients, take vitals, weight, etc., and facilitate prescription refills.
• Assist with medication questions and concerns.
• Perform administrative duties related to the outpatient clinic (e.g., consents, orders, prior authorizations, chart documentation, billing).
• Communicate with staff or parents/guardians regarding health concerns of clients and complete necessary paperwork.
• Request prior medical records and facilitate the process to obtain records.
• Maintain and develop professional competency, keep up‑to‑date notes and records in client charts, and utilize the EMR system.
• Perform additional duties as assigned or requested by supervisor.
• Administer injections and medications, perform routine tests.

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum one year experience working in the medical field.
• Certification in Medical Assisting Program (preferred).
• Minimum of one year working in a psychiatric setting (preferred).
• Bilingual (preferred).
• Approved CORI, DCF, and driving background checks.

AA/EOE:
We believe diversity strengthens our organization!