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 support clinic operations under licensed clinicians. The role involves rooming patients, recording vital signs, performing EKGs and phlebotomy, and assisting with routine exams and procedures.

Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma, BLS certification, and an approved Medical Assistant credential. The position offers a day shift within a busy Endoscopy Suite, supporting a dedicated health care team.

Qualifications

• Must take and record vital signs, history, and progress notes.
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and point-of-care tests per clinic standards.
• May administer non-intravenous injections as directed within scope.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and record vitals.
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and POC tests.
• Assist in routine examinations and procedures.
• Review lab results and flag abnormalities to physicians.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Phlebotomy

Injections

Clinical procedures

Education

High School Diploma

BLS/Heart Saver certification

Medical Assistant credential

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.

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:

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.

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