Medical Assistant, Women's Services OBGYN , 20 Hour, Days

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

1d•$21 - $32•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 receives workplace education and training to assist providers and the healthcare team in caring for patients. This position is in Women's Services OBGYN and is scheduled for 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during the day.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heart Saver (HS) certification, or obtain it within three months of hire.
Medical Assistant credential approved by the Massachusetts Department of Health, such as ARMA or NHA.

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 and others as appropriate.
Communicate observations and reported patient changes to the appropriate licensed clinician; prepare rooms for patient care; 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 as directed, using proper safety techniques and body mechanics.
Follow procedures for patient arrival and appointment scheduling.
Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Maintain office and clinical supplies, inventory supplies at approved levels, rotate stock, and initiate requisitions for replenishment 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 and according to procedure.
Perform clerical duties including typing, filing, appointment scheduling, preparing letters and forms, handling phone calls, and documenting in patient records as required.
Work with insurers to verify coverage and eligibility and obtain prior authorizations, pre-certifications, and referrals for procedures, medications, tests, or treatment as needed.
Collect patient visit co-payments and maintain records.
Comply with departmental policies, procedures, objectives, and health and safety requirements; attend required meetings and participate in quality improvement.
Demonstrate respect and professionalism toward employees, patients, and visitors; maintain reliable attendance; and perform other similar duties as required.