Medical Assistant, Southbridge Family Medicine, 40 Hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health • Southbridge, MA

1d • 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 includes workplace education and training to assist providers and the healthcare team in caring for patients. This position is based at Southbridge Family Medicine and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on a day shift. The job posting identifies a $3,000 sign-on bonus, with eligibility confirmed during the interview process.

The position requires work indoors in a patient-care office or clinic. It involves standing and walking most of the time, frequent bending, and potentially pushing heavy equipment. The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and have the 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 held upon hire, it must be obtained within three months of hire.
• Medical Assistant credential approved by the Massachusetts Department of Health (such as ARMA or NHA); it must be 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 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 when 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; eligibility to be confirmed during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

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