Medical Assistant, Surgery Hill, 40 Hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing Bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Medical Assistant II to support ambulatory clinic teams. You will take vital signs, perform EKGs and point-of-care tests, assist with injections, and document patient progress under licensed clinician supervision.

Requirements include a High School diploma, BLS certification, and MA credential within one year. A $3000 sign-on bonus is offered for eligible candidates, with a Monday–Friday schedule and 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Current BLS/Heart Saver per American Heart Association; must obtain within 3 months if needed.
• MA credential approved by MA Dept. of Health within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and record vitals.
• Perform EKGs and Point of Care tests as directed.
• Prepare, document, and administer non-intravenous injections as needed.
• Assist in routine physical exams and procedures.
• Review lab results and flag abnormalities to clinicians.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS/Heart Saver certification

Medical Assistant credential (MA)

Tools

EKG

POC tests

Non-IV injections

Job description

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $17.91 - $33.85

(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: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 40

Cost Center: 34000 - 2254 Surgery Hill Building 4th Floor

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:

• 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.

II. 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.), 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

I. 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.

II. 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.), 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.

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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