Cardiology Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Procedures

UMass Memorial Health; Upton (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Upton, MA seeks a Medical Assistant to perform vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and patient care tasks in a busy clinic.

Responsibilities include clerical duties, scheduling, charting in EMR, insurance verifications, patient admissions, and maintaining supplies. Requires High School Diploma, BLS, and MA Medical Assistant credential; eligible for signing bonus per interview.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current BLS/Heart Saver certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Medical Assistant credential approved by MA Department of Health.
• Combined education/experience may substitute for certification.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to rooms and record vital signs (BP, temp, height, weight).
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and Point-of-C care tests per clinic standards.
• Prepare and administer non-intravenous injections as directed.
• Assist with routine physical exams and clinical procedures.
• Review labs and alert physicians to abnormal results promptly.
• Communicate observations to licensed clinicians per guidelines.
• Maintain room setup, equipment sterilization, and cleaning.
• Enter and retrieve patient data in the EMR system.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heart Saver (HS) certification

Medical Assistant credential (MA DOH approved)

Equivalente combination of education and experience

Job description

UMass Memorial Health in Upton, MA seeks a Medical Assistant to perform vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and patient care tasks in a busy clinic.

Responsibilities include clerical duties, scheduling, charting in EMR, insurance verifications, patient admissions, and maintaining supplies. Requires High School Diploma, BLS, and MA Medical Assistant credential; eligible for signing bonus per interview.