Medical Assistant, Milford OBGYN, 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 caring for patients. This role is based in an indoor patient-care office or clinic environment at Milford OBGYN and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is advertised; eligibility is confirmed by the Recruitment Team 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 not held at hire, certification must be obtained within three months. A Medical Assistant credential approved by the Massachusetts Department of Health is required within one year of hire or transfer. For the Medical Assistant II designation, Medical Assistant certification or registration must already be held before the start date.
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, it must be obtained within three months of the hire date.
- Medical Assistant credential approved by the Massachusetts Department of Health, such as ARMA or NHA, obtained within one year of hire or transfer.
- For the Medical Assistant II designation, Medical Assistant certification or registration must be held before the start date.
- Ability to work indoors in a patient-care office or clinic environment.
- Hand dexterity, hearing, and vision sufficient to take direction from patients or providers, adjust equipment, and observe and describe patient observations.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; the work involves standing and walking most of the time, possibly pushing heavy equipment, and frequent bending.
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 and 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 that support office and clinic functions.
Benefits
- $3,000 sign-on bonus, subject to eligibility confirmation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
