Medical Assistant

ummh; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus possible

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory care clinics in Central Massachusetts. You will escort patients, record vital signs, perform EKGs and phlebotomy, and assist with injections and routine exams.

A current BLS certification is required, with credentialing as a Medical Assistant approved by the MA Department of Health to be obtained within one year of hire. The role emphasizes patient care within a busy clinic environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Medical Assistant credential approved by MA Department of Health must be obtained within 1 year of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to examination rooms and record vital signs (BP, temp, height, weight).
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and Point of Care tests per clinic standards.
• May prepare, document, and administer non-intravenous injections as directed.
• Assist in routine physical examinations or clinical procedures.
• Review laboratory results and escalate abnormal findings to physicians.

Skills

Vital signs collection

EKG

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Medical Assistant credential (MA Dept of Health approved)

Job description

Job Details

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $20.60 - $32.82

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours: 8:45am-5:15pm

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 40

Cost Center: 10020 - 4088 Oncology Clinic

Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)

Signing Bonus: This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Company Culture

Everyone Is a CaregiverAt UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Major Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to examination rooms, take and record vital signs such as blood pressures, temperatures, height, weight, etc. Collects and documents patient health status, history, and documents and monitors patient progress following standard procedures.
• Performs EKG's, phlebotomy, Point of Care (POC) tests according to clinic/office standards.
• May prepare, document, and administer non-intravenous injections as directed or required by office/clinic, within scope of practice.
• Assists in performing routine physical examination or clinical procedures.
• Reviews laboratory results and ensures abnormal results are immediately brought to the attention of the physicians and others, as appropriate.

Position Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heart Saver (HS) certification from the American Heart Association. If not available upon hire, a BLS/HS must be obtained within 3 months from date of hire. If certification is not obtained within 3 months of hire, the employee may be terminated or employee may apply for another position for which they meet the minimum qualifications.
• Medical Assistant credential, approved by the Massachusetts Department of Health (ARMA, NHA, etc.), must be obtained within 1 year from date of hire/transfer. If credentialing is not obtained within 1 year of hire/transfer, the employee will be terminated, or employee may apply for another position for which they meet the minimum qualifications. The Senior Vice President, Ambulatory Services may grant an extended grace period for employees with extenuating circumstances, as appropriate.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

Position requires work indoors in a patient care office or clinic environment. Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations . Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds. Work is of medium demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment wi