Medical Assistant, Douglas Internal Medicine, 32 Hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health • East Douglas, MA

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant II (MA II) provides clinical care and performs clerical duties to support office/clinic functions under the direction of a licensed clinician. This role includes receiving workplace education and training to assist providers and the healthcare team in the care of patients. The position is part of UMass Memorial Health, which emphasizes exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research. The MA II will escort patients to examination rooms, take and record vital signs, perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and Point of Care tests, and assist in routine physical examinations or clinical procedures. A $3000 sign-on bonus may be available, and the work schedule may vary, typically from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heart Saver (HS) certification from the American Heart Association, to be obtained within 3 months of hire if not available upon hire.
• Medical Assistant credential approved by the Massachusetts Department of Health must be obtained within 1 year from date of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to examination rooms and records vital signs such as blood pressures, temperatures, height, and weight.
• Collects and documents patient health status and history, monitoring patient progress following standard procedures.
• Performs EKGs, phlebotomy, and Point of Care tests according to clinic/office standards.
• May prepare, document, and administer non-intravenous injections as directed or required by office/clinic.
• Assists in performing routine physical examinations or clinical procedures.
• Reviews laboratory results and ensures abnormal results are immediately brought to the attention of the physicians.

Benefits

• $3000 sign-on bonus may be available.

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