Medical Assistant

About This Role

This Medical Assistant II position provides clinical care and performs clerical duties to support office and clinic functions under the direction of a licensed clinician. The role involves assisting providers and the healthcare team in patient care and requires a candidate who can perform both clinical and administrative tasks in a patient care environment.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to examination rooms
• Take and record vital signs such as blood pressures, temperatures, height, and weight
• Collect and document patient health status and history
• Document and monitor patient progress following standard procedures
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and Point of Care (POC) tests according to clinic/office standards
• Prepare, document, and administer non-intravenous injections as directed or required by office/clinic, within scope of practice
• Assist in performing routine physical examinations or clinical procedures
• Review laboratory results and ensure abnormal results are immediately brought to the attention of physicians and others, as appropriate

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heart Saver (HS) certification from the American Heart Association (must be obtained within 3 months from date of hire if not available upon hire)
• Medical Assistant credential, approved by the Massachusetts Department of Health (ARMA, NHA, etc.), must be obtained within 1 year from date of hire/transfer
• Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Medical Assistant certification or registration prior to start date (for Medical Assistant II)

Benefits

• Signing bonus available (eligibility confirmed during interview process)
• $3000 sign-on bonus

Important Details

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• Shift: Day Shift, 10.5 Hours
• Hours: 40 per week

About the Company

UMass Memorial Health is the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, with more than 20,000 employees working together to provide exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research.