Medical Assistant, Northboro, 40 Hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health; Northborough (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Medical Assistant I to provide high-quality patient care in a busy clinic setting. You will escort patients, record vitals, perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and point-of-care tests, and assist with routine procedures under supervision.

Position offers a non-exempt, full-time schedule with a 40-hour workweek, a signing bonus of up to $3,000, and an hourly wage range from $17.43 to $32.94.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current BLS/Heart Saver certification or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Medical Assistant credential approved by MA Department of Health within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients, record vital signs, and document health status per procedure.
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and point-of-care tests following clinic standards.
• Prepare and administer non-intravenous injections when directed.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Phlebotomy

Non-intravenous injections

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant credential

Job description

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $17.43 - $32.94 (based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week). Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. Schedule Details: Monday through Friday Scheduled Hours: 900-530 Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 10 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 40 Cost Center: 34000 - 3006 Rt 20 Northboro

This position may have a signing bonus available. A member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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. 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.

Medical Assistant I – We provide high quality patient care and value a diverse, data-driven work environment. $3000 SIGN-ON BONUS

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.

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.

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.

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.