Medical Assistant (Lincoln Street Primary Care) 40 Hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health Care • Worcester, 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 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community, and each other. This position may have a signing bonus available, and a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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 from date of hire if not available upon hire.
• Medical Assistant credential, approved by the Massachusetts Department of Health (ARMA, NHA, etc.), must be obtained within 1 year from date of hire/transfer.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant certification or registration prior to start date for Medical Assistant II position.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to examination rooms, takes and records vital signs such as blood pressures, temperatures, height, weight, etc.
• Collects and documents patient health status, history, and monitors patient progress following standard procedures.
• Performs EKG's, phlebotomy, and Point of Care (POC) tests according to clinic/office standards.
• May prepare, document, and administer non-intravenous injections as directed or required by office/clinic, within scope of practice.
• 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 and others, as appropriate.

Benefits

• $3000 sign-on bonus
• Opportunity for career development within a large health system
• Diverse and inclusive work environment

What This Job Offers

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