Medical Assistant II, Endoscopy Suite, 40 Hours, Days

Umass-Memorial-Health-; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Medical Assistant II to provide clinical care and support clinic operations under the direction of licensed clinicians in Worcester, MA. The role involves taking vital signs, assisting providers, and performing basic diagnostic procedures in a busy outpatient setting.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, BLS/Heart Saver certification within 3 months, and a MA-DOH approved Medical Assistant credential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS/Heart Saver certification must be obtained within 3 months from date of hire.
• Medical Assistant credential approved by the MA Department of Health is required.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to examination rooms and record vital signs.
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and Point of Care tests.
• May prepare, document and administer non-intravenous injections as directed.
• Assist in routine physical examinations or clinical procedures.
• Review laboratory results and promptly bring abnormal results to the physician's attention.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS/Heart Saver certification

Medical Assistant credential (Massachusetts Dept. of Health approved)

Job description

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? 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 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.

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.

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 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.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or "caregiver" fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Who is a caregiver? It's not just the person who delivers the care. It's all the people who make it work ... and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.