Medical Assistant II, Endoscopy Suite, 40 Hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health; Maryland; On-site; USD 2,893,000 - 4,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus eligibility

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Medical Assistant II (MA II) to provide clinical care and clerical support in the clinic. Under the direction of a licensed clinician, you will support providers and the healthcare team with patient care and office functions.

The role includes performing vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, and routine procedures, with workplace education provided to enhance skills and patient care. A signing bonus may be available and will be confirmed during interview.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current BLS or Heart Saver certification from the American Heart Association; must be obtained within 3 months from date of hire.
• MA Department of Health approved Medical Assistant credential (ARMA, NHA, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to examination rooms, takes and records vital signs, and documents patient health status and progress.
• Performs EKGs, phlebotomy, and Point of Care tests according to clinic/office standards.
• May prepare, document, and administer non-intravenous injections within scope of practice.
• Assists in routine physical examinations or clinical procedures.
• Reviews laboratory results and notifies physicians of abnormal findings as appropriate.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current BLS or Heart Saver certification from the American Heart Association

Medical Assistant credential, approved by the Massachusetts Department of Health (ARMA, NHA, etc.)

Job description

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$21.90 - $31.94

Please 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 Friday

Scheduled Hours:

flex

Shift:

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

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

10020 - 2116 Endoscopy Suite

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. 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.

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.