Medical Assistant (Geriatrics) 40 Hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health Care; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health system in Central Massachusetts is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will provide essential clinical care and support to patients, ensuring a high standard of health service. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with clinical procedures, and maintaining accurate patient records. This position offers a full-time schedule with a supportive environment that values every team member's contribution. With a signing bonus available, this is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about healthcare and patient support.

Benefits

Signing Bonus

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Provide clinical care and clerical support under supervision.
• Collect and document patient health status and vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients and record vital signs.
• Perform EKGs and assist with clinical procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Phlebotomy

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Medical Assistant Certification

Education

High School Diploma

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Medical Assistant (Geriatrics) 40 Hours, Days

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Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details

Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours

Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Exact times may vary based on operational need.

Shift

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

Hours

40

Cost Center

34000 - 3000 Primary Care Geriatric

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. We are more than 16,000 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.

Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, the Medical Assistant II (MA II) provides clinical care and performs clerical duties to support office/clinic functions. Will receive workplace education and training to assist providers and the healthcare team in the care of patients.

$3000 SIGN-ON BONUS

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.
  
  

License/Certification/Education

II.Position Qualifications:

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. 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. Senior Leadership in Ambulatory or Medical Group/Community Medical Group may grant an extended grace period for employees with extenuating circumstances, as appropriate.
  
  

Medical Assistant II Required

All of the above and must already have the Medical Assistant certification or registration prior to start date.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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