UMass Memorial Health·Worcester, Massachusetts
Performs medical assistant activities including taking vital signs, conducting EKGs and phlebotomy, and assisting with physical examinations. Responsible for documenting patient health status and ensuring abnormal laboratory results are reported to physicians.
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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $20.60 - $31.94 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: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 40 Cost Center: 34000 - 3136 Family Docs Of Worcester 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.
Performs various medical assistant activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comforts of adolescent (15+ years), adult and/or geriatric patients while under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse $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.
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.
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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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Requires a high school diploma and BLS/Heart Saver certification. A Medical Assistant credential approved by the Massachusetts Department of Health must be obtained within one year of hire.
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