Medical Assistant, Surgery Hill, 40 Hours, Days
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 employee receives workplace education and training to assist providers and the healthcare team in patient care. This role is based in an indoor patient-care office or clinic environment and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for 40 hours per week on the day shift. A $3,000 sign-on bonus may be available; a Recruitment Team member will confirm eligibility during the interview process. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heart Saver (HS) certification. If the certification is not held at hire, it must be obtained within three months. A Medical Assistant credential approved by the Massachusetts Department of Health must be obtained within one year of hire or transfer. For the Medical Assistant II designation, certification or registration must already be held before the start date. The job involves frequent standing and walking, bending, and possible pushing of heavy equipment. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and have the hand dexterity, hearing, and vision needed to take direction, adjust equipment, and observe and describe patient conditions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heart Saver (HS) certification from the American Heart Association; if not available upon hire, certification must be obtained within three months of hire.
- Medical Assistant credential approved by the Massachusetts Department of Health (such as ARMA or NHA), to be obtained within one year of hire or transfer.
- For Medical Assistant II, Medical Assistant certification or registration must be held before the start date.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Hand dexterity, hearing, and vision sufficient to take direction from patients or providers, adjust equipment, and observe and describe patient observations.
Responsibilities
- Escort patients to examination rooms and take and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, height, and weight.
- Collect and document patient health status and history, and document 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 by the office or clinic, 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.
- Perform clerical duties to support office and clinic functions.
Benefits
- A $3,000 sign-on bonus may be available; eligibility is confirmed during the interview process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
