Medical Assistant, Gynecology Oncology, 40 Hour, Days

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus possible

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Medical Assistant II for the Gynecologic Oncology Clinic. You will provide clinical care, clerical support and patient coordination under licensed supervision.

This role emphasizes patient comfort, accurate vitals, phlebotomy, EKGs and adherence to safety standards. Under supervision, you will collect specimens, manage EMR entries, assist with appointments, and support physicians during examinations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant credential approved by MA DOH within 1 year of hire/transfer.
• Current BLS certification or obtain within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to examination rooms and record vitals.
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and Point of Care tests per standards.
• Assist with injections within scope of practice and with routine exams.
• Maintain clinical supplies and inventory.
• Enter data in EMR and assist with patient admissions, transfers and discharge.

Skills

Vital signs

Clinical care

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant credential

BLS certification

Tools

EKG equipment

Phlebotomy

POC testing

Job description

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$20.60 - $31.94

(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:

8-5p

Shift:

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

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

10010 - 4154 Gyn Oncology 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. 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.

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.

I. MajorResponsibilities:

1. 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. 2. Performs EKG's, phlebotomy, Point of Care (POC) tests according to clinic/office standards.
3. 3. May prepare, document, and administer non-intravenous injections as directed or required by office/clinic, within scope of practice.
4. 4. Assistsin performing routine physical examination or clinical procedures.
5. 5. Reviews laboratory results and ensures abnormal results are immediatelybrought to the attention of the physicians and others, as appropriate.
6. 6. Provides clear, timelycommunication to the appropriate licensedclinician regardingobservations and changes reported in patient per office/clinic guidelines. Sets up/prepares rooms based on patient care requirements. Assistsin the setup, maintenance, disassembly, and cleaning of patient equipment.
7. 7. Ensures instruments and scopes are cleaned, sterilized, and repackaged per office/clinic protocol.
8. 8. Operates the sterilization/cleaning systems, as necessary.
9. 9. Assistsin moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients as directed following policy standards. Utilize proper safety techniques and body mechanic in all work-related activities.
10. 10. Follows procedures for arriving patients and scheduling appointments.
11. 11. Assistswith patient admissions, transfers, and discharge procedures.
12. 12. Maintains assigned office and/or clinical supplies. Assure accurateinventory of supplies based on approved levels. Rotate stock as required. Initiate requisitions for re-supply or special items.
13. 13. Maintains logs, organizes patient care chart, and/or maintainsmedical records. May enter data or retrieve medical information from the electronic medical record.
14. 14. Processes prescription and refills as directed per procedure.
15. 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. 16. Collaborates with insurers to verify coverage, eligibility and coverage, prior authorizations for procedures, medications, and tests as needed. Follow guidelines establishedby insurers to ensure that pre-authorization, pre-certification, and clinician referrals for treatment are obtained prior to patient visits.
17. 17. Collects co-payments from patients for visits and maintainrecords.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

1. 1. Complies withestablished departmental policies, procedures,and objectives.
2. 2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as requiredor directed.
3. 3. Participatesin use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. 4. Complies withall health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. 5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstratesStandards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintainingan environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patientsand visitors.
6. 6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. 7. Performs other similar and related duties as requiredor directed.

II. PositionQualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1. 1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. 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 terminatedor employeemay apply for another position for which they meet the minimum qualifications.
3. 3. 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 employeemay 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 proficiencyin the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintainedin the individual departments. The competencies will be maintainedand attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. PhysicalDemands and Environmental Conditions:

Position requires work indoors in a patient care office or clinic environment. Hand dexterity, hearingand vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observeand 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 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.