Certified Medical Assistant (Float) - 40 hours, days

UMass Memorial Health • Milford, MA

150d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant I (MA I) provides clinical care and performs clerical duties to support office/clinic functions under the direction of a licensed clinician. This position may have a signing bonus available, and the working hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The role involves escorting patients, taking vital signs, performing EKGs, phlebotomy, and assisting in clinical procedures. The MA I will also maintain medical records, process prescriptions, and collaborate with insurers for patient coverage. UMass Memorial Health emphasizes that everyone is a caregiver, contributing to exceptional patient care and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• 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 the Massachusetts Department of Health must be obtained within 1 year from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clinical setting.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to examination rooms and records vital signs.
• Collects and documents patient health status and history.
• Performs EKGs, phlebotomy, and Point of Care tests.
• Prepares, documents, and administers non-intravenous injections as required.
• Assists in routine physical examinations and clinical procedures.
• Reviews laboratory results and communicates abnormal results to physicians.
• Sets up and prepares rooms based on patient care requirements.
• Cleans, sterilizes, and repackages instruments and scopes.
• Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients.
• Follows procedures for patient arrivals and scheduling appointments.
• Assists with patient admissions, transfers, and discharge procedures.
• Maintains office and clinical supplies and initiates requisitions.
• Maintains logs and organizes patient care charts.
• Processes prescriptions and refills as directed.
• Performs clerical duties such as typing, filing, and scheduling appointments.
• Collaborates with insurers to verify coverage and obtain pre-authorizations.
• Collects co-payments from patients and maintains records.

Benefits

• Signing bonus eligibility.
• Opportunities for workplace education and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees