Medical Assistant, Worcester OBGYN, 40 Hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Workplace education and training

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Shrewsbury seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant I who will provide clinical care and clerical support for clinic functions. This role involves taking vital signs, performing EKGs, and assisting with patient examinations. The position requires a High School Diploma, BLS certification, and a Medical Assistant credential within a year.

Join a team that values respect and diversity, offering a supportive work environment. Full-time hours with potential for a sign-on bonus of $3000. Apply now for a chance to make a difference!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification needed.
• Medical Assistant credential must be obtained within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients and takes vital signs.
• Performs EKGs and phlebotomy as needed.
• Assists with clinical procedures and reviews lab results.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

EKG performance

Phlebotomy

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Medical Assistant credential

Job description

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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. The employee will receive workplace education and training to assist providers and the healthcare team in the care of patients.

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range

$17.43 - $32.94

Schedule Details

Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Shift

1 – Day Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America)

Hours

40

Cost Center

34000 - 3435 Worcester OBGYN

Sign-On Bonus

$3000

Major Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to examination rooms, takes and records vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, height, weight, etc. Collects and documents patient health status, history, and monitors patient progress following standard procedures.
• Performs EKGs, 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 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 may apply for another position for which they meet the minimum qualifications. Senior Leadership 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.

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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