Medical Assistant, Float Pool Oncology, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Medical Group; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus potential

Job summary

UMass Memorial Medical Group in Worcester, MA is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Ambulatory Float Pool. This is a non-exempt, full-time position with a 40-hour schedule. The role includes patient care, EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and clerical support in a fast-paced clinic setting.

The hiring range is $17.91 to $33.85 per hour, with final offers based on scheduled hours, experience, and internal equity. A signing bonus may be available; details confirmed during interview.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 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.).

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to examination rooms, takes and records vital signs and documents health status.
• Performs EKGs, phlebotomy, and Point of Care tests according to clinic standards.
• May prepare, document, and administer non-intravenous injections as directed.
• Assists in performing routine physical examination or clinical procedures.
• Reviews laboratory results and flags abnormal results to physicians as appropriate.
• Maintains logs and medical records, and may enter data into the electronic medical record.
• Processes prescriptions and refills as directed per procedure.
• Performs clerical duties such as scheduling, typing, and handling phone calls per protocol.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS or Heart Saver certification

Medical Assistant credential

Job description

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 - 16:30

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.

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. 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

1. 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 .
2. Performs EKG's, phlebotomy, Point of Care (POC) tests according to clinic/office standards .
3. May prepare, document, and administer non-intravenous injections as directed or required by office/clinic, within scope of practice.
4. Assists in performing routine physical examination or clinical procedures.
5. Reviews laboratory results and ensures abnormal results are immediately brought to the attention of the physicians and others, as appropriate .
6. 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 .
7. Ensures instruments and scopes are cleaned, sterilized, and repackaged per office/clinic protocol.
8. Operates the sterilization/cleaning systems, as necessary .
9. 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.
10. Follows procedures for arriving patients and scheduling appointments .
11. Assists with patient admissions, transfers, and discharge procedures .
12. 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 .
13. Maintains logs, organizes patient care chart, and/or maintains medical records . May enter data or retrieve medical information from the electronic medical record.
14. Processes prescription and refills as directed per procedure.
15. 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.
16. 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 .
17. Collects co-payments from patients for visits and maintain records.

Position Qualifications

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