Part-Time Medical Assistant

Posted:
November 24, 2025 |

Location:

Easthampton, MA
Division:
Clinical Services | Deadline:
Open

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. We encompass these values in everything we do.

NCYF provides paid training for all employees. We offer competitive wages, a dynamic work environment & the following 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 Medical Assistant will be responsible for 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. Performs other similar duties in compliance with medical policies and procedures of the organization and federal and state regulations.

The Medical Assistant will complete routine health assessments of youth as per contractual regulations and provide individual health education to clients as needed as well as schedule psychiatric appointments for consumers who are seen by Psychiatrist; maintain the psychiatric appointment schedule and client medication list and update as needed, and schedule follow-up appointments for med prescribers.

The Medical Assistant will also check in patients, check vitals, weight, etc. as directed by prescriber, facilitate prescription refills and assist with medication questions and concerns as needed, and assist with administrative duties related to the outpatient clinic. (e.g. Including but not limited to; consents, Roger’s orders, prior authorizations, chart documentation, billing, etc.)

This Medical Assistant will be responsible for communicating with staff or parents/guardians regarding health concerns of clients and complete necessary paperwork, requesting prior medical records for clients and facilitate process to obtain records, and completing necessary documentation for client records as needed (e.g. nursing notes).

The Medical Assistant must be able to administer injections and medications, perform routine tests, maintain and develop own professional competency, maintain up to date notes and records in client charts and utilizing EMR system, as well as perform all other duties as assigned or requested by supervisor.

To be qualified, candidates must possess the following:

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

AA/EOE: we believe diversity strengthens our organization!

NCYF provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NCYF complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the agency has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Family stabilization has been key in my daughter's recovery, mainstreaming in school and summer employment. NCYF dramatically changed our lives for the better.