Medical Assistant, Womens Services REI, 40 Hour, Days

UMass Memorial Health • Worcester, MA

23h

About The Position

Under the direction of an appropriate licensed clinician, the Medical Assistant I (MA I) provides clinical care and performs clerical duties supporting office and clinic functions. The role includes workplace education and training to assist providers and the healthcare team in patient care.

This position supports the Division of REI and IVF. Medical Assistants support IVF procedures in the Surgical Suite as well as the clinic, including consultations and procedures performed in the office.

Requirements

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

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.
• Support IVF procedures in the Surgical Suite and consultations and procedures in the supporting clinic.

Benefits

• A signing bonus may be available; eligibility will be confirmed by a member of the Recruitment Team during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED