Medical Assistant, Float Pool Oncology, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus possible

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory clinics as part of the Float Pool. Responsibilities include patient check-in, vitals, EKG, phlebotomy, injections, and basic clinical procedures.

Requires MA credential and BLS, with on-the-job training for scope and procedures. Signing bonus may be available; full-time, 40 hours weekly; on-site schedule in the United States.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/HS) certification required (within 3 months if not on hire).
• Medical Assistant credential approved by MA health dept. (ARMA/NHA).

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to exam rooms and records vital signs and health status.
• Performs EKGs, phlebotomy, and Point of Care tests per clinic standards.
• May prepare and administer non-intravenous injections per scope of practice.
• Assists in physical exams and clinical procedures.
• Reviews lab results and flags abnormal findings to clinicians.
• Communicates observations to licensed clinicians per guidelines.
• Maintains inventory, supplies, and charting in EMR.
• Processes prescriptions and refills as directed.
• Collaborates with insurers for pre-authorization and eligibility as needed.
• Collects co-payments and maintains records.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

EKG

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS or Heartsaver certification

Medical Assistant credential (MA)

Job description

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health?

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $17.91 - $33.85 (based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week). Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part‑time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. Schedule Details: Monday through Friday Scheduled Hours: 08:00 - 1630 Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 0 Cost Center: 10020 - 0156 Ambulatory Float Pool This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

I. 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.
• Provides clear, timely communication to the appropriate licensed clinician regarding observations and changes reported in patient per office/clinic guidelines. Sets up/prepares rooms based on patient care requirements. Assists in the setup, maintenance, disassembly, and cleaning of patient equipment.
• Ensures instruments and scopes are cleaned, sterilized, and repackaged per office/clinic protocol.
• Operates the sterilization/cleaning systems, as necessary.
• Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients as directed following policy standards. Utilize proper safety techniques and body mechanic in all work‑related activities.
• Follows procedures for arriving patients and scheduling appointments.
• Assists with patient admissions, transfers, and discharge procedures.
• Maintains assigned office and/or clinical supplies. Assure accurate inventory of supplies based on approved levels. Rotate stock as required. Initiate requisitions for re‑supply or special items.
• Maintains logs, organizes patient care chart, and/or maintains medical records. May enter data or retrieve medical information from the electronic medical record.
• Processes prescription and refills as directed per procedure.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties per office/clinic protocol such as typing, filing, scheduling appointments, generating letters and form preparation, receiving/returning/directing phone calls per office/clinic protocol, and documenting in patient record as required or directed.
• Collaborates with insurers to verify coverage, eligibility and coverage, prior authorizations for procedures, medications, and tests as needed. Follow guidelines established by insurers to ensure that pre‑authorization, pre‑certification, and clinician referrals for treatment are obtained prior to patient visits.
• Collects co‑payments from patients for visits and maintain records.

II. Position Qualifications:

• License/Certification/Education: Required: 1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2. 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.
• 3. Medical Assistant credential, approved by the Massachusetts Department of Health (ARMA, NHA, etc.).

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. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.