Medical Assistant, Regional Float, 40 Hours, Days

ummh; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Full benefits

Shift differential

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Regional Medical Assistant for Worcester and surrounding areas. The role supports providers in clinical and clerical tasks across multiple practice sites with travel between Worcester, Shrewsbury, Westborough, Northborough, Marlborough and Milford.

Responsibilities include patient escort, vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, injections, and routine procedures, with training provided. Certified MA and BLS required; signing bonus available in some cases.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS or Heart Saver certification required within 3 months of hire if not available at start.
• MA credential must be obtained within 1 year of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and record vital signs and patient status.
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and Point of Care tests per clinic standards.
• Prepare, document and administer non-intravenous injections within scope of practice.
• Assist in routine physical examinations and clinical procedures.
• Review laboratory results and flag abnormalities to the care team.

Skills

Clinical care

Vital signs

EKG

Phlebotomy

POC tests

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Medical Assistant credential (MA) approved by MA Department of Health

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: may vary 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 10 Hours (United States of America)
• Hours: 40
• Cost Center: 34000 - 2901 CMG Administration

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.

Looking for a challenge? We have an exciting opportunity working as a Regional Medical Assistant. Office locations include: Worcester, Shrewsbury, Westborough, Northborough, Marlborough, and Milford. This is a great learning experience.

This (40) hour, fully benefited regional float position offers a generous differential plus base pay.

This position requires travel to numerous community medical group practices.

Must have valid MA drivers license and reliable transportation.

$3000 SIGN ON-BONUS AND $3/HR SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

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

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. Senior Leadership in Ambulatory or Medical Group/Community Medical Group may grant an extended grace period for employees with extenuating circumstances, as appropriate.

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