Practice Assistant
Berkshire Health Systems, Pittsfield, MA, United States
Berkshire Medical Center · BMC Talent Pipeline
Hourly Pay Range: 18.0400 through 27.0600
Full Time , Shift 1 , 40 , 8-430pm
Monday - Friday
Posted 04/23/2026
THE NEXT TRAINING SESSION STARTS AUGUST 17TH
DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION
The Practice Assistant is a training opportunity to become a Certified Medical Assistant. The Practice Assistant provides scheduling and other administrative services in the Physician Practice Service Center, and participates in the Berkshire Health Systems Medical Assistant Program. The Practice Assistant receives clinical skill instruction. After gaining appropriate knowledge and skill, he or she functions clinically under the direction of the preceptor, and will perform other duties as requested by the Practice Site Supervisor.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
N/A
Education and Training:
High School diploma or equivalent required.
License, Certification & Registration:
CPR certification required within 12 weeks of hire.
Other Requirements
Experience in basic office skills preferred.
Working knowledge of Windows based PC applications required.
Ability to work independently and take direction.
Demonstrated ability to read and follow written/verbal direction.
Sensitive to diverse cultures and cultural differences.
Ability to learn new computer software; Ability to adapt to fast-paced, multifaceted position.
Good telephone communication skills.
Must be flexible to cover for vacations and earned time absences.
Flexible hours required. Self-motivated and ability to be independent and flexible within a team framework.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Punctual and strong work ethic.
Commitment to learning.
The minimum and maximum of the hourly pay range for this position is shown above. Actual rates of pay may vary based on a range of factors including but not limited to experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, a competitive retirement plan contribution and a paid time off program.
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Hourly Pay Range: 18.0400 through 27.0600
Full Time , Shift 1 , 40 , 8-430pm
Monday - Friday
Posted 04/23/2026
THE NEXT TRAINING SESSION STARTS AUGUST 17TH
DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION
The Practice Assistant is a training opportunity to become a Certified Medical Assistant. The Practice Assistant provides scheduling and other administrative services in the Physician Practice Service Center, and participates in the Berkshire Health Systems Medical Assistant Program. The Practice Assistant receives clinical skill instruction. After gaining appropriate knowledge and skill, he or she functions clinically under the direction of the preceptor, and will perform other duties as requested by the Practice Site Supervisor.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
N/A
Education and Training:
High School diploma or equivalent required.
License, Certification & Registration:
CPR certification required within 12 weeks of hire.
Other Requirements
Experience in basic office skills preferred.
Working knowledge of Windows based PC applications required.
Ability to work independently and take direction.
Demonstrated ability to read and follow written/verbal direction.
Sensitive to diverse cultures and cultural differences.
Ability to learn new computer software; Ability to adapt to fast-paced, multifaceted position.
Good telephone communication skills.
Must be flexible to cover for vacations and earned time absences.
Flexible hours required. Self-motivated and ability to be independent and flexible within a team framework.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Punctual and strong work ethic.
Commitment to learning.
The minimum and maximum of the hourly pay range for this position is shown above. Actual rates of pay may vary based on a range of factors including but not limited to experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, a competitive retirement plan contribution and a paid time off program.
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