Medical Assistant, Oncology Clinic, Per Diem

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

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health seeks a Medical Assistant II to support ambulatory clinics in a float pool. You will assist providers, document vitals, perform EKGs and phlebotomy, and help manage patient flow in a fast-paced setting.

Under supervision, you will handle clerical duties, data entry in the EMR, and basic patient care tasks, with a possible signing bonus. The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS/Heart Saver certification from the American Heart Association, obtained within 3 months if not on hire.
• MA credential approved by Massachusetts Department of Health within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and record vital signs.
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy and point-of-care tests per standards.
• Prepare, document and administer non-intravenous injections as directed.
• Assist with routine physical examinations and clinical procedures.
• Maintain charts and enter data in the EMR; process prescriptions/refills as directed.
• Verify insurance coverage and obtain prior authorizations as needed.
• Collect co-payments and manage clinic supplies.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Phlebotomy

EMR data entry

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant credential

Tools

EMR

Job description

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range

$17.43 - $32.94

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

8am-430pm

Shift

4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours

0

Cost Center

10020 - 0156 Ambulatory Float Pool

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

• 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.
• Provides clear, timely communication to the appropriate licensed clinician regarding observations and changes reported in patient per office/clinic guidelines. Sets up/prepares rooms based on patient care requirements. Assists in the setup, maintenance, disassembly, and cleaning of patient equipment.
• Ensures instruments and scopes are cleaned, sterilized, and repackaged per office/clinic protocol.
• Operates the sterilization/cleaning systems, as necessary.
• Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients as directed following policy standards. Utilize proper safety techniques and body mechanic in all work-related activities.
• Follows procedures for arriving patients and scheduling appointments.
• Assists with patient admissions, transfers, and discharge procedures.
• Maintains assigned office and/or clinical supplies. Assure accurate inventory of supplies based on approved levels. Rotate stock as required. Initiate requisitions for re-supply or special items.
• Maintains logs, organizes patient care chart, and/or maintains medical records. May enter data or retrieve medical information from the electronic medical record.
• Processes prescription and refills as directed per procedure.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties per office/clinic protocol such as typing, filing, scheduling appointments, generating letters and form preparation, receiving/returning/directing phone calls per office/clinic protocol, and documenting in patient record as required or directed.
• Collaborates with insurers to verify coverage, eligibility and coverage, prior authorizations for procedures, medications, and tests as needed. Follow guidelines established by insurers to ensure that pre-authorization, pre-certification, and clinician referrals for treatment are obtained prior to patient visits.
• Collects co-payments from patients for visits and maintain records.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Participates in use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
• Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

II.Position Qualifications

Required

License/Certification/Education

• 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. The Senior Vice President, Ambulatory Services may grant an extended grace period for employees with extenuating circumstances, as appropriate.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

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.

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.