Medical Assistant II, 40 Hours, Days

Umass-Memorial-Health-; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Central Massachusetts is seeking a Medical Assistant II (MA II) to support office and clinic functions under the supervision of licensed clinicians. You will escort patients to exam rooms, record vital signs, and assist with routine procedures.

Responsibilities include performing EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, preparing rooms, and coordinating with the care team to ensure safe, efficient patient flow in a busy multidisciplinary clinic.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS/HS certification from AHA or Red Cross; obtained within 3 months if not on hire.
• Medical Assistant credential approved by MA Department of Health.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to examination rooms and records vital signs.
• Performs EKGs, phlebotomy, and Point of Care tests as required.
• Assists with non-intravenous injections and routine procedures.
• Supports routine physical examinations and clinic procedures.
• Reviews labs and informs clinicians of abnormal results.
• Communicates observations clearly to licensed clinicians.
• Prepares rooms and maintains equipment and supplies.
• Ensures instruments are cleaned, sterilized, and repackaged.
• Operates sterilization/cleaning systems as needed.
• Lifts/moves patients and equipment following safety guidelines.

Education

Medical Assistant credential

Job description

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.Exemption Status:Non-ExemptHiring Range:$17.36 - $31.26Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations .Schedule Details:Monday through FridayScheduled Hours:7:30 am-4pmShift:1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)Hours:40Cost Center:24050 - 4095 Multidisciplinary ClinicThis position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.Everyone Is a CaregiverAt 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 . 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 .All responsibilities are essential job functions.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 or American Red Cross. 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.).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.Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments . The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description . Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.I II . Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:Position requires work indoors in a patient care office or clinic environment. Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and 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.