Clinical Medical Assistant, Cancer Center, 32hrs, Days

UMass Memorial Health • Fitchburg, MA

38d • $19 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday. Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $19.45 - $29.18 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: Monday through Friday 8:30am-5pm Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 32 Cost Center: 24060 - 4088 Cancer Center Union: SEIU - Service & Maintenance HealthAlliance Burbank 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. 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. $3,000.00 Sign-On Bonus!

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. Assesses health status, implements care plans, documents interventions and evaluates patient progress following standard procedures.
• Coordinates patient flow and prepares patient for examination. Takes and records vital signs and EKG's. Documents intake questions. Assists physician and others in clinical procedures as required or directed. Performs other basic clinical procedures such as venipuncture.
• Performs basic office laboratory procedures such as urinalysis, urine culture, , pregnancy tests, throat cultures and related procedures. Draws blood as required or directed.
• Returns patient calls and documents in patient record as required or directed by the RN or physician.
• Obtains laboratory results. 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 call 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. Initiates requisitions for re-supply or special items.

What This Job Offers

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