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Berkshire Urgent Care provides our patients with convenient access to care for minor illnesses and injuries. Our on-site lab and X-ray services allow us to give patients their results in minutes, so they can begin the healing process.

Urgent Care
Emergency Care

Berkshire Health Systems provides around-the-clock emergency care for North, Central, and South Berkshire communities as part of our integrated system of care, anchored by the advanced level of care offered at the Berkshire Medical Center Trauma Center.

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Home » Careers & Advanced Practitioner Recruitment » Career Pathways » Medical Assistant Training Pathway

Medical Assistant Training Pathway Program

Learn hands on patient care, with one-on-one training, and no student loans.

What is a Medical Assistant?

Medical Assistants are essential members of the medical office team and serve as core support for doctors and nurses. They manage a wide range of clinical and administrative tasks, which makes them a trusted partner in office operations. As one of the first points of contact for patients during appointments, a Medical Assistant plays a critical role in setting the tone for a patient’s entire experience. Medical Assistants have a significant impact on patient care and on the effectiveness of the whole healthcare team.

A medical assistant’s responsibilities may include:

  • Patient intake
  • Answering calls
  • Scheduling visits
  • Taking vitals
  • Ordering supplies
  • Updating charts
  • Cleaning and preparing exam rooms
  • Sterilizing tools
  • Assisting with minor procedures
  • Other supervised clinical duties

What is unique about the Berkshire Health Systems Medical Assistant Training Pathway?

As the largest employer in the Berkshires, we can’t wait for you to join our team. Our Medical Assistant Training pathway is just the beginning of your healthcare career.

  • Base pay: $20.50/hour
  • The accelerated Ed2Go online program will be completed in 6 months
  • Tuition (Ed2Go) is fully covered by Berkshire Health Systems (BHS)
  • You’ll be on a BHS campus: 40 hours weekly
  • You’ll be paid as a full time employee: 40 hours weekly
  • You’ll split your time between:
    • Clinical/hands on experience in our practices
    • Instructor led classroom time
    • Proctor time completing Ed2Go
  • Guaranteed employment (2-year post program commitment)
  • Salary increase with awarded certification (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA))
  • Time to complete the program: 28 weeks
  • Uniforms, supplies, and laptops are provided

Requirements

  • Must be 18 to sit for the certification exam
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED

Ready to learn more about becoming a Medical Assistant at Berkshire Health Systems?

We can’t wait to chat with you!