Medical Assistant, Womens Services REI, 40 Hour, Days

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is hiring a Medical Assistant I for Womens Services REI at the Worcester Memorial Campus. This full-time, on-site role supports IVF procedures in the surgical suite and clinic, with duties ranging from patient vitals to basic clinical procedures.

The position requires a MA credential, BLS/HS certification, and a high school diploma, with a target 8 am–5:30 pm schedule and a 40-hour week. A signing bonus may be available.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to examination rooms and record vital signs (BP, temp, height, weight).
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and Point of Care tests per clinic standards.
• Prepare, document, and sometimes administer non-intravenous injections.
• Assist in routine physical exams and clinical procedures.
• Review lab results and promptly notify physicians of abnormalities.

Skills

Vital signs proficiency

EKG

Phlebotomy

Injections (non-intravenous)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant credential (MA Dept of Health approved)

Job description

Medical Assistant, Womens Services REI, 40 Hour, Days# Careers## Medical Assistant, Womens Services REI, 40 Hour, DaysApply: On-site (100% Onsite): Worcester, MA Memorial Campus: Full time: Posted Today: R26111689# Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.# # **Exemption Status:**Non-Exempt**Hiring Range:**$20.60 - $31.94**(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, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)**Scheduled Hours:**8am-530pm**Shift:**1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)**Hours:**40**Cost Center:**10010 - 4150 Womens Services Rei**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 I (MA I) 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:**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. 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.This position supports the Division of REI and IVF. Medical Assistants in this role will be supporting IVF procedures in the Surgical Suite as well as the supporting clinic for consults and procedures done in office.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.