Certified Medical Assistant or LPN (McGrath Medical Group), 40 Hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health•Milford, MA

1d•$19 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an appropriate licensed clinician, the Medical Assistant II provides clinical care and performs clerical duties to support office and clinic functions. The role includes workplace education and training to assist providers and the healthcare team in caring for patients. This position is based at McGrath Medical Group and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on the day shift. The position works indoors in a patient-care office or clinic. It requires standing and walking most of the time, frequent bending, and may involve pushing heavy equipment and lifting up to 50 pounds. Hand dexterity, hearing, and vision are needed to follow direction, adjust equipment, and observe and describe patient conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heart Saver (HS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. If not held upon hire, certification must be obtained within three months of hire.
Medical Assistant credential approved by the Massachusetts Department of Health, such as ARMA or NHA.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds, standing and walking most of the time, and frequent bending.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to examination rooms; take and record vital signs; collect and document health status and history; and monitor patient progress according to standard procedures.
Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and point-of-care tests according to clinic or office standards.
Prepare, document, and administer non-intravenous injections as directed or required, within scope of practice.
Assist with routine physical examinations and clinical procedures.
Review laboratory results and promptly bring abnormal results to the attention of physicians or others as appropriate.
Communicate observations and reported patient changes to the appropriate licensed clinician; prepare rooms and assist with setup, maintenance, disassembly, and cleaning of patient equipment.
Clean, sterilize, and repackage instruments and scopes according to office or clinic protocol; operate sterilization and cleaning systems as necessary.
Assist with moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients, following policy and using proper safety techniques and body mechanics.
Follow procedures for patient arrivals and appointment scheduling; assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Maintain clinical and office supplies, inventory, stock rotation, and requisitions for resupply or special items.
Maintain logs and patient-care charts or medical records; enter or retrieve information in the electronic medical record as needed.
Process prescriptions and refills as directed by procedure.
Perform clerical duties, including typing, filing, scheduling, preparing letters and forms, handling phone calls, and documenting in patient records as required or directed.
Work with insurers to verify coverage and eligibility and obtain prior authorizations, pre-certifications, and clinician referrals before visits as required.
Collect patient visit co-payments and maintain records.
Comply with departmental policies, procedures, and objectives; attend meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed; and participate in quality improvement.
Comply with health and safety regulations and requirements; demonstrate respect and professionalism toward employees, patients, and visitors; maintain reliable attendance; and perform related duties as required or directed.