Medical Assistant - General Surgery
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $21.03–$31.25 an hour. Open medical assistant jobs in Vermont post a median of $24.97 an hour, the middle half $22.09–$26.88, across 22 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Medical assistants employed in Vermont earn a median of $22.71 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Building Name: PMC - General Surgery
Location Address: 116 Porter Drive, Middlebury Vermont
Regular
Department: Porter- General Surgery
Part Time
Standard Hours: 32
Biweekly Scheduled Hours:
Shift: Day/Eve
Primary Shift: -
Weekend Needs: None
Salary Range: Min $21.03 Mid $26.14 Max $31.25
Recruiter: Naomi Kpesse
We are seeking a highly organized, team-oriented Medical Assistant to join our General Surgery practice. This role combines both clinical and administrative responsibilities, playing a vital role in supporting providers, ensuring efficient patient flow, and delivering high-quality care through patient rooming, phone management, and scheduling of clinic visits and surgical procedures.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Provides patient care in the office setting. Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care to patients of all ages and populations; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision licensed independent practitioner. Performs duties as assigned/delegated by other clinical support staff within the office. Adheres to regulatory requirements, clinical and office policies, and procedures and standards. Communicates with physicians and team members about patient's clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent
EXPERIENCE:
Up to one year experience in medical setting with certification as a Medical Assistant or equivalent training and/or experience preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good organizational skills
BLS certification
Ability to work under pressure and be able to adapt to medical situations
Ability to stand/walk for up to eight hours/day, bend, stoop, twist, assist patients in turning, assist patient in arising from exam table, push wheelchair patients, and assist patient in arising from and returning to wheelchair.
This is a bargaining union position.
From Porter Medical Center's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Porter Medical Center hires nurses, imaging techs and therapists in Middlebury, Vermont.
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