Clinical Medical Assistant, Fitchburg Family Practice, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health • Fitchburg, MA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Certification as a Medical Assistant within six (6) months of hire and must be maintained.
• Knowledge of office and laboratory procedures.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or equivalent plus completion of accredited program in Medical Assisting at an accredited school.
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care by assisting with the implementation of care plans.
• Takes and records vital signs such as blood pressures, temperatures, height, weight, etc.
• Performs EKG’s, assists physician and others with clinical procedures such as urine cultures, pregnancy tests, throat cultures, etc.
• Draws blood.
• Performs a variety of clerical functions to support office functions.
• Assesses health status, implements care plans, documents interventions and evaluates patient progress following standard procedures.
• Coordinates patient flow and prepares patient for examination.
• Documents intake questions.
• Performs other basic clinical procedures such as venipuncture.
• Returns patient calls and documents in patient record as required or directed by the RN or physician.
• Obtains laboratory results and ensures results are brought to the attention of the physicians and others as appropriate.
• Maintains records, reports, logs and other statistical information as required or directed.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties such as typing, filing, scheduling appointments, making phone calls and related duties as required or directed.
• Maintains assigned departmental and/or clinical supplies, ensures accurate inventory of supplies based on approved levels, rotates stock as required, and initiates requisitions for re-supply or special items.

Benefits

• Signing bonus may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees