Medical Assistant, Cardiovascular, 40 Hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health Care; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health system as a Medical Assistant in the Cardiovascular department. This role is vital to ensuring exceptional patient care, where you'll be responsible for escorting patients, taking vital signs, and performing essential tests like EKGs and phlebotomy. You'll work in a collaborative environment that values each team member's contribution to patient health and well-being. With a focus on academic excellence and leading-edge research, this position offers a unique opportunity to build a fulfilling career in healthcare. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Signing Bonus

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma and current BLS certification.
• Medical Assistant credential required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients, record vital signs, and document health status.
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and assist in clinical procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

EKG Administration

Phlebotomy

Clinical Procedures Assistance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Medical Assistant Credential

Job description

Medical Assistant, Cardiovascular, 40 Hours, Days

Join to apply for the Medical Assistant, Cardiovascular, 40 Hours, Days role at UMass Memorial Health.

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours: 7:00a to 5:30p

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 10 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 40

Cost Center: 10020 - 4042 Cardiology Medicine Clinic

Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)

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

Everyone Is a Caregiver: At 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.

I. Major Responsibilities:

• Escorts patients to examination rooms, takes and records vital signs such as blood pressures, temperatures, height, weight, etc., and documents patient health status, history, and progress following standard procedures.
• Performs EKGs, phlebotomy, and 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 examinations or clinical procedures.
• Reviews laboratory results and ensures abnormal results are immediately brought to the attention of the physicians and others, as appropriate.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education Required:

• 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.
• Medical Assistant credential, approved by the Massachusetts Department of Health (ARMA, NHA, etc.), must be obtained within 1 year from date of hire/transfer.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community, and each other.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care