Medical Assistant, Lincoln It Hawthorne, 40 Hours, Days

ummh; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Union: SHARE

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking a Medical Assistant II to support clinic operations under licensed clinicians. You will provide clinical care and clerical support, take vital signs, perform basic procedures, and help with patient flow.

Requirements include High School Diploma, BLS certification, and Medical Assistant credential; 40-hour workweek, day shift from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; $3,000 sign-on bonus; union SHARE.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heart Saver certification from the American Heart Association.
• Medical Assistant credential approved by MA Department of Health must be obtained within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to examination rooms and record vital signs.
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and Point of Care tests.
• May administer non-intravenous injections as directed.
• Assist in routine physical examinations or clinical procedures.
• Review laboratory results and communicate abnormal results to physicians.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS/Heart Saver certification

Medical Assistant credential (MA Dept of Health approved)

Job description

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range

$20.60 - $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: Start/end times may vary, normal hours 8:00AM - 4:30PM
• Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
• Hours: 40

Cost Center: 34000 - 3033 Lincoln It Hawthorne

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.

$3000 SIGN-ON BONUS

I. Major Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs EKG's, phlebotomy, Point of Care (POC) tests according to clinic/office standards.
• May prepare, document, and administer non-intravenous injections as directed or required by office/clinic, within scope of practice.
• Assists in performing routine physical examination or clinical procedures.
• Reviews laboratory results and ensures abnormal results are immediately brought to the attention of the physicians and others, as appropriate.

II. Position Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• 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 employee may apply for another position for which they meet the minimum qualifications. Senior Leadership in Ambulatory or Medical Group/Community Medical Group may grant an extended grace period for employees with extenuating circumstances, as appropriate.

III. 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.

Medical Assistant II Required

All of the above and must already have the Medical Assistant certification or registration prior to start date.

$3000 SIGN-ON BONUS